St. Mary of Vernon Catholic Church

Masks Required

Face coverings are required in all indoor public spaces for all people over the age of 2, regardless of vaccination status. Therefore, masks are now required indoors for all clergy, staff, volunteers and parishioners inside archdiocesan facilities in the City of Chicago, including Masses, liturgies and all activities/events within our parishes.

We are now Livestreaming all our Masses onto Facebook with worshipers in attendance. One Mass will also be posted on our YouTube channel.  

Livestream: https://www.facebook.com/maryofvernon

It has been a long standing tradition of the Catholic Church to remember and pray for our deceased brothers and sisters. During the month of November we do so in a very special way as we celebrate the Feast of All Souls.
Besides our daily Mass on All Soul’s Day morning (8:30 AM) we invite all parishioners and friends of St. Mary of Vernon to gather with one another and join us for a special evening liturgy during which we will pray in a special way for the deceased loved ones of the members and friends of our St. Mary of Vernon Family.
 
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
St. Mary of Vernon Church at 7pm
 
 The names of your deceased loved ones that have been posted on the St. Mary of Vernon website during the month of October will be placed at the altar during the liturgy.  To place a name in the Spiritual Book of the Dead, go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f45adab2fa4fd0-spiritual1
 
 As you enter Church the evening of this All Soul’s Liturgy, you will be invited to write the names of your loved ones on a Memorial Card. This memento will be presented in prayer by those present during the liturgy and placed before the altar.

St. Mary of Vernon is seeking a Director of Music and Liturgy to become a member of the Pastoral Staff and who will assist the Pastor with the overall efforts to ensure parishioners encounter Jesus Christ through prayer, the sacraments, and worship. The scope of this role is to discern, plan, prepare and implement ongoing liturgy, prayer, worship and music opportunities for everyone in the parish.  As we enter the post-pandemic point in time, vibrant music will play an important role in attracting people to return to Mass and the Sacraments.  

Under the direction of the Pastor, the Director of Music and Liturgy provides leadership in the planning, execution and celebration of all parish liturgical celebrations, including sacramental celebrations. The Director is responsible for ensuring that the Worship space is a place of welcome and witness for all parishioners and guests. 

The Director should utilize an appropriate balance of traditional and contemporary musical styles while supporting the full, active and conscious participation of the assembly in divine worship. As a member of the Pastoral Staff, the Director is expected to take an active pastoral role in the parish, including developing a good working relationship with the ministries and organizations of the parish. The Director must demonstrate strong leadership skills necessary to identify, develop and retain strong teams of volunteers for all liturgical ministries.

Requirements
The Director must demonstrate strong keyboard skills on piano and synthesizer and vocal musical talent. Directing and Cantor skills are necessary. The candidate should be a practicing Catholic who is knowledgeable with Church music in a variety of forms and the liturgical norms of the Catholic Church.  They must demonstrate the ability to collaborate with clergy, staff, parish leaders and volunteers and be familiar with the technology used for communicating and presenting music.   Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends.  Must be flexible with work schedule, especially for Holy Days and special parish events.     

Click here for the enitre Job Description: SMV Directory of Music and Liturgy
Resume & References should be sent to Fr. Ignatius Anaele, ianaele@archchicago.org, by October 30, 2021

8:30 AM  |  7:00 PM

FOURTH SUNDAY:  4:00 PM
11:00 AM | Includes signed interpretation on the first, second and third Sundays

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.