Schedule of Services
Due to precautions taken in light
of the Coronavirus Pandemic, all Masses and Confession services have been canceled until further notice.
Parish Center
Due to precautions taken in light of the Coronavirus Pandemic,
the Parish Center is closed until further notice
Emergency Number
630-773-1272 (ext. 1)
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
UPDATE / ALERTS
Regarding Parish activities
In light of the many concerns and cancellations stemming from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, this section of the parish website will be continuously updated to reflect any changes to St. Peter the Apostle Parish activities and events, including weekend and weekday Mass schedules. Blast emails will also be sent out as needed to keep parishioners informed.
If you are not currently registered to receive emails, you may sign up by clicking HERE.
NOTE: As the Parish Center will now be closed (see below), staff will be monitoring phone messages and emails; however, please anticipate potential delays in receiving responses.
Fr. Slawek is monitoring the situation and will take guidance and direction from the
Diocese of Joliet and will follow any protocol that may be deemed necessary by Bishop Richard Pates, Apostolic Administrator, for the Diocese of Joliet.
A copy of Bishop Pates‘ March 13, 2020 statement can be found here.
Of course, everyone is urged to use personal judgment and be prudent in making decisions related to any activities for themselves and their families. For more information and recommendations, please visit the website for the Center for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/index.html
As of Saturday, March 28, 2020:
>> UPDATE: Bishop Pates‘ Statement dated March 21, 2020, can be viewed HERE.
>> UPDATE: A message from Fr. Slawek dated March 20, 2020, can be viewed HERE.
>> UPDATE: Per Bishop Pates‘ Statement dated March 19, 2020, all Holy Week Services, beginning with Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday, April 12, have been CANCELED.
>> UPDATE: The Church and parish facilities will remain closed until further notice.
>> UPDATE: The Parish Center is now CLOSED until further notice. Should you need assistance, please call or send an email to share your needs.
>> A copy of Bishop Pates March 19, 2020 statement can be viewed HERE.
>> All WEEKEND and WEEKDAY Masses have been suspended until further notice.
>> UPDATE: Regularly-scheduled Confessions are CANCELED until further notice.
>> Religious Education classes - CANCELED until further notice
>> Confirmation (scheduled for March 28) - Postponed until further notice
>> Parish Mission (scheduled for March 15-17) - CANCELED
>> Tuesday morning Crochet Group - CANCELED until further notice
>> Deacon Bob's Tuesday Bible Study - CANCELED until further notice
>> Tuesday evening Rosary Service - CANCELED until further notice
>> Thursday morning Bible Study - CANCELED until further notice
>> Friday afternoon and evening Stations of the Cross - CANCELED
>> Knights of Columbus Fish Fry (scheduled for March 27) - CANCELED
NEED HELP???
During this time of limited/restricted activity, it is a reality that many elderly/high-risk individuals, as well as families struggling with children home from school, may be in need of assistance in various ways. If you find yourself in need of assistance, please click on the link below to submit a request for assistance. Many able and willing fellow parishioners are looking and wanting to help where they can.
LOOKING TO HELP???
During this time of limited/restricted activity, many elderly/high-risk individuals may be in need of assistance in various ways. If you are willing, able and considered low-risk, please give thought to offering a hand to make a difference during this volatile time. You may sign up clicking on the button below.
Daily Readings
Available from 9 AM to 6 PM ET
Knights of Columbus
Council 10884 - Itasca
Welcome
Welcome, and thank you for visiting St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church online. We hope that our Web site highlights the wide variety of worship, fellowship and service opportunities available. Please feel free to read more about our parish on this site, or come in for a visit. We would love to greet you and share with you our love for Jesus Christ.
Learn more about St. Peter the Apostle's
New Church Capital Campaign —
The Keys to Our New Home
current & upcoming events...
ZOOM in on the Weekly Tuesday Rosary
Every Tuesday at 7:00 pm (during Shelter in Place)
If you would like to join the Tuesday Evening Rosary remotely from your home, please click HERE to request an invitation to receive an email late afternoon/early evening each Tuesday with a link to join at 7:00pm that evening.
The Tuesday Evening Rosary booklet will be available to follow along on screen during the session; however, if you would like to print a copy, you can download the booklet HERE.
During these trying and difficult times, everyone is encouraged to continue praying the Rosary daily for personal intentions and comfort, as well for a resolution and end to the Coronavirus pandemic currently affecting the world.
The Rosary is a beautiful and powerful gift of prayer with which our Catholic faith has been blessed.
Crochet for a Cause -
TEMPORARILY CANCELED
Stations of the Cross - CANCELED
Parish Lenten Offerings - CANCELED
Holy Week and Easter Services - UPDATES
Per Bishop Pates' March 19, 2020, Statement, all Holy week services beginning with Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday, April 12 have been suspended
community outreach / events...
Memorial Opportunities - Availability and Order Information
The journey to build St. Peter the Apostle’s new Church has been paved with the remarkable efforts of many through their time, talents and treasures. We are grateful for the generosity of so many along this journey.
To commemorate this journey, we welcome you to participate in the final phase our new Church, through memorial opportunities of furnishings and fixtures for the new facility. Parishioners and supporters are now invited to leave an enduring legacy through this unique new campaign drive.
Please contact the Fr. Slawek or the Parish Center for additional information on remaining opportunities