St. Mary of Vernon Catholic Church

Sunday Mass SignUp Genius Link: https://tinyurl.com/y9823aam
Daily Mass SignUp Genius Link: https://tinyurl.com/yaymo6v2
First Thursday Adoration Link: https://tinyurl.com/y6wcmp7o
Fourth Sunday Mass for the Hearing Impaired Link:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F45ADAB2FA4FD0-stmary7
Funeral Link: https://tinyurl.com/y75gpvok

Masses are at 5pm Saturday, 8am and 11am Sunday, and weekdays at 8:30am
Sign up for Mass is required through Sign Up Genius
or by calling the parish office at 847-362-1005

• Out of consideration for others, if you know you are not going to be able to attend Mass, we ask that you please cancel your reservation as soon as possible so someone else can take your spot. 
• Sign Up Genius reservations will close at noon on Saturdays and reopen on Monday mornings.  We will post only one week at a time.
• We are still dispensed from our obligation to attend Sunday Mass.
• The weekday Masses usually have less people and would be a good choice for people who are still not comfortable with larger gatherings. 
• Please remember to arrive 20 minutes early.  The Church doors will be locked 5 minutes after Mass starts.
   

updated 7/8/20

To ensure the safety of all, we must adhere to the guidelines set by the
Archdiocese of Chicago & the State of Illinois.

• Please arrive early to check in with the greeters. Seating will begin 20 minutes before Mass.  Attendance is limited to 100 people.
• Please enter & exit though marked doorways. The two side doors will be locked.
• Facemasks are required to be on the entire time while in the building.
• Upon entering your hands will be sanitized by a greeter.
• Ushers will direct you to your seat.
• Reservations must be made through SignUp Genius or by calling the Parish Office: 847-362-1005..

Reconciliation: By appointment only.  Please call the parish office.

Public Mass
We are now Livestreaming the regular 5pm Saturday Mass onto Facebook with worshipers in attendance. This Mass will also be posted on our YouTube channel by 8am Sunday morning.  Regular Sunday Mass is also celebrated in Church at  8am and 11am. Seating is limited to 100 people. Daily Masses are Monday through Saturday at 8:30am.  Online reservations ARE REQUIRED on SignUp Genius or by calling the Parish Office: 847-362-1005. 

5pm Livestream: https://www.facebook.com/maryofvernon
St. Mary of Vernon OFFICIAL YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi2U3J3JkmgiUrGFvDP_1wg
 
Please check this site regularly since this information is changing rapidly.

Reopening Plan for St. Mary of Vernon

As you may have heard we have received permission to reopen our parish in phases as soon as we can provide the required safety precautions. You can read Cardinal Cupich’s letter and the Archdiocesan Reopening Plan at:  https://www.archchicago.org/coronavirus/reopening
Before we can open our church, we will need volunteers to work in these groups.

Greeting team: Greeters will assist in managing the flow of congregants as they enter the church, participate in the liturgy/sacrament, and exit the church.  Team members will combine some of the functions of an usher, such as directing participants to appropriate seating/waiting area, but will include additional responsibilities, including , but not limited to, making sure attendees use hand sanitizer upon entering, are wearing a mask, and are reminded not to enter if ill.  Given the circumstances, greeters will need to be tactful and firm paying careful attention to all people on-site.

Cleaning team: These volunteers will help maintain and clean essential and trafficked areas of the church before and after the church as been used.  Masks, gloves and face shields will be provided, in addition to approved cleaning/disinfecting supplies.  Guidance on proper cleaning procedures will be provided via an online webinar.  

Requirements: For the health and safety of our volunteers, is important that volunteers not be a part of the “vulnerable population.” (i.e., volunteers should not be older than 65 or have underlying medical conditions such as diabetes; lung disease; undergoing cancer treatment, etc.).  For this reason, young adults are especially needed.  If individuals in the vulnerable population choose to volunteer understanding the inherent risks, they may do so at their own discretion, depending on the needs of the individual teams as identified by the team captains.

For the Greeting team, those from 18 years or older to 65 are welcome. High School students who wish to volunteer may do so for set-up teams or cleaning teams, provided they have permission from their parent or guardian.

If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the Church Reopening Volunteer Form below and email it to smv@maryofvernon.org . Once that is returned you will be contacted by the appropriate Team Leader. 

My Jesus, 
I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. 
I love You above all things, 
and I desire to receive You into my soul. 
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, 
come at least spiritually into my heart. 
I embrace You as if You were already there 
and unite myself wholly to You. 
Never permit me to be separated from You.

Amen.

CLICK HERE for Archdiocesan Reopening Plans--Letter from Cardinal Cupich
CLICK HERE for a link to the Archdiocese of Chicago's Latest News page on Coronavirus (COVID-19).

7:00 AM  |  9:00 AM  |  7:00 PM

FOURTH SUNDAY:  4:00 PM
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F45ADAB2FA4FD0-stmary7
11:00 AM | Includes signed interpretation on the first, second and third Sundays

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Patricia Nachowicz, 9.26.20 10am