We are so excited to give you the following GOOD NEWS!!

The state of Illinois has moved to Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois Plan and that means all sectors of society will fully reopen. The Diocese of Joliet will follow the Illinois Public Health guidelines and offers the following details for all church services effective TODAY, June 11, 2021.

Registration is NO LONGER REQUIRED to attend Mass and full capacity is allowed. All doors will be open to enter for Mass.
Masks - Fully vaccinated individuals can participate in indoor and outdoor activities, large and small, without wearing a mask or physical distancing. Individuals who have not been vaccinated should continue to wear masks including children under 12.
Holy Water Fonts - we will continue using our Holy Water dispensers.
Chalice - Because of the potential transfer of saliva, we will continue to refrain from offering the chalice at Communion for the time being.
Communion - Communion on the hand is still the preferable option. Use of hand sanitizer is optional. If you would like to receive on the tongue, please inform an usher before Mass because you have to be last in line. At this time, Father Rosenbaum will only distribute on the tongue.
Singing - Cantors may sing without masks. Choirs and congregational singing is still not allowed.
Sign of Peace - The sign of peace will continue to be made without physical contact. Offer a friendly wave to your neighbor or you may bow.
Social Distancing - Pews on the sides are reserved for those who are more comfortable to continue social distancing.
Procession and Presentation of gifts: Lectors and ministers will process into church with the Deacon and Celebrant. The presentation of gifts at the offertory is allowed. Ushers may ask you to bring up the gifts.
Food: Food is allowed per pre-pandemic sanitary guidelines.
Office and social gatherings: Capacity at office and social gatherings can be at pre-pandemic, full capacity levels.
Dispensation - The dispensation to attend Sunday Mass remains in place for the time being, with the intention of providing our parishioners the opportunity to navigate and adjust to these new guidelines and protocols.

Watch 5:00pm Saturday Mass LIVE on our YouTube Channel or the Deacon and Choir weekly Videos. HERE

RECONCILIATION

St. Alexander: Tuesdays from 5:00 - 6:00 pm or by appointment.

St. John the Apostle: Mondays from 5:00 - 6:00 pm or by appointment.

Adoration in the Church
Days and Hours will be:

Mondays and Fridays: 7:30am - 8:15am
Rosary Monday - Friday before Daily Mass starting at 8:20am.

Church is open for private prayer Monday-Friday at 7:30am - 8:45am, when Mass begins.

Use the West Doors, wear a Mask and sign in.

Starting June 8, Adoration will be in the Adoration Chapel at the Father Kennedy Center (2 buildings down the street) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:00pm - 8:00pm. Please consider spending an hour with the Lord every week. Sign up at the link below (click the picture).

Year of St. Joseph
Patron of the Universal Church
December 8, 2020 - December 8, 2021

Prayers and Devotions

St. Joseph Novena March 10-18.

The dispensation from the Sunday obligation remains in force indefinitely. Those most susceptible to contracting COVID-19 by virtue of age, medical condition or other vulnerability should not attend in-person Mass.

We ask that you please remember the financial needs of the parish. We will cut where necessary but our expenses still need to be paid. Thank you for your continued parish support during this time of crisis.

You may mail your contribution in to 300 S. Cornell Avenue, Villa Park, IL 60181 or you can sign up for WeShare Online Giving, just click the WeShare icon and you will be directed to the site.

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2021 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal
St. Alexander's goal is $42,000. For more information and to donate, click here.

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300 S Cornell Avenue Villa Park, Illinois

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