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Did you know that you have FREE access to Bishop Barron's videos? AND he has a great mini series that consist of 6-10 minute vides that explain Purgatory, Heaven and Hell. Simply sign up with Flocknote to access over 100 Bishop Barron videos & homilies To register text “Mary195” to 84576 or visit https://app.flocknote.com/StMary195 Once logged in, click "Word on Fire Digital Library" on your homepage to access hundreds of Bishop Barron videos!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfzzK0NmUjQ Come see Christopher West and Mike Mangione on May 22nd! All are welcome! Get your tickets at St. Mary office or online at www.stmarymokena.org

Some tickets still remain for our Made For More Event with Christopher West & Mike Mangione, coming to St. Mary on May 22nd, two weeks from today! Come experience Truth and Beauty interwoven in this unforgettable life changing experience. Get your tickets now at www.corproject.com/mokena or at the parish office. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXn7Y4rfeNg

Calling all 2019 1st Communicants!

Now taking registrations for the 2019/20 School year! Contact Simonetta Pacek [email protected]

Did you know that you have FREE access to Bishop Barron's videos? AND he has a great mini series that consist of 6-10 minute vides that explains the Resurrection. What a great way to celebrate Easter than by deepening your understanding of the Resurrection? And yes, it's still Easter until June 9th when we celebrate Pentecost. Simply sign up with Flocknote to access over 100 Bishop Barron videos & homilies To register text “Mary195” to 84576 or visit https://app.flocknote.com/StMary195 Once logged in, click "Word on Fire Digital Library" on your homepage to access hundreds of Bishop Barron videos!

Did you get your Christopher West Tickets yet? He will present on Theology of the Body! This is the foundation for understanding Catholic teaching on moral issues. Check out this overview of his talk below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEUJq-DhOkI Bring you family, bring your friends, bring you neighbors. You do not want to miss his presentation! Get your tickets at the parish office or online at www.stmarymokena.org

You have the opportunity to consecrate your family to the Holy Family at all Masses the weekend of May 18/19. The Knights of Columbus will have prayer cards available in all pews and at the end of Mass you can pray along to make this wonderful consecration. A Higher Purpose Knights of Columbus councils will invite each family in their parish to consecrate themselves to the Holy Family and to devote themselves to the ideal model of familial love set by Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Overview To help families live out the joy of Christ, Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William E. Lori has composed a prayer through which families will come together to consecrate themselves under the protection of the Holy Family. In this prayer, we ask for the aid or intercession of the perfect son Jesus Christ, Mary the perfect mother, and Joseph who is a model for every father. Councils will guide their parishes and community to understand and offer this important and impactful prayer. Preparing for the Consecration to the Holy Family is not a single event. It is choosing a way of life for your family. Through this consecration, each participant is consciously choosing to be a beacon of God’s love through his Church.

Join our Music Ministry!

Attention parents: Tomorrow St. Mary is hosting a free workshop on protecting your kids online. A Will County Sheriff's Deputy will be giving the talk. Details here: https://themokenamarian.com/2019/04/25/st-mary-hosting-workshop-on-protecting-kids-online/

Success

Successful trip to Springfield to advocate for life. 27 people attended! One woman visited over 100 legislators offices to deliver fliers. Several parishioners hand delivered 1678 signatures (from our petition drive) to legislators and we had a table in the Rotunda that many passerby’s came to visit. Thank you to Alexandra from the Respect Life office for coming with us! We prayed the rosary on the way there and watched Gosnell on the way back. Gosnell is based on a true story about an abortion doctor who was a serial killer.

St. Joseph the Worker... Pray for us! Feast Day - May 1

May Crowning is this Sunday! But why do we crown Mary in May? Check out our latest article: https://themokenamarian.com/2019/04/29/why-is-mary-crowned-in-may/

An evening of visual beauty, live music, and reflection that will open your senses to the secret of God revealed in all of creation and orient your whole life toward the satisfaction of your deepest longings... Don't miss this event--May 22 at 7 p.m. Buy your tickets at www.corproject.com/mokena https://vimeo.com/315357734

Families with children school-aged and younger are invited to join us after 9:30 mass this weekend!

How to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet.

Our first music video! The Children's Choir sings: Preferisco il paradiso (I prefer Heaven) by Marco Frisina. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXNtoeJcuv8&feature=youtu.be 🎼

Today marks the 46th anniversary of Roe V Wade. Over 60 million lives lost. Pray for an end to abortion. A mother's womb should be the safest place for a child.

Tune in this evening for a Christmas message and blessing from Father Dindo! #ChristmasAtStMary

Yesterday was Gaudate Sunday! Rejoice! The Savior is coming! This is the Adult Choir singing the traditional rendition of “Gaudate“ from the 11am Mass.

Sneak preview of what’s to come at our DIY Christmas Concert this evening! 7pm in the church. Bring the whole family.

Saint Mary parishioners donated more than 1,000 gifts during this year's Christmas Gift Drive! Thank you!