And I tell you, you are Peter,
and on this rock I will build my church,
and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.
I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven,
and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven,
and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.
~ Matthew 16:18-19 (NRSV)
St. Peter the Apostle
Catholic Church
551 N. Rush Street | Itasca, Illinois 60143
630-773-1272
COVID-19 Protocols
Guidelines for Mass Attendance and Parish Activities
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(as of April 7, 2022)
The progress of the COVID‑19 pandemic in Illinois remains unpredictable. The Diocese of Joliet continues to consult with public health, education, and civil authorities and modify requirements as conditions, mandates, and guidance change. We are committed to providing an integrated, safe, responsible, and balanced perspective. Faithful citizenship is key. We expect individuals to take personal responsibility for the common good, and their own safety. Remember that taking every precaution to reduce the spread of the virus is an act of charity toward others in Christ, particularly toward the sick, the elderly, and those too young to receive vaccine protection.
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The Diocese of Joliet will follow Illinois public health guidelines and offers. Click on the link below for details for church services and activities effective April 7, 2022:
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The decision to WEAR A MASK is left to the discretion of each individual.
Please respect people's choices.
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For those who prefer to adhere to distancing protocols, "Reserved Seating" is provided at ALL masses. Please use the front left (west) section of the Church if you wish to maintain social distancing at mass. Alternate-row seating is in place; masks and hand sanitizer are encouraged.
Click HERE to see a chart of the "reserved seating" section.
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If you find yourself in need of assistance, please click on the arrow below to submit a request. Many able and willing fellow parishioners are looking and wanting to help where they can.
During this time of restricted activity, many elderly/high-risk individuals may be in need of assistance. If you are willing, able and considered low-risk, please give thought to volunteering.
PARISH UPDATES / NOTIFICATIONS​
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During these unprecedented and ever-changing times, this section of the website will continue to provide updates to reflect changes to St. Peter the Apostle Parish activities and events, including weekend and weekday Mass schedules. Blast emails are also being sent out weekly to keep parishioners informed. Links to copies of the emails are included below.
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If you are not currently registered to receive emails, you may sign up by clicking HERE.
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Fr. Noesen continues to monitor 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 Ronald Hicks.
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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 April 2, 2022:
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> Weekly Updates (04/02/2022) can be viewed HERE
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> Weekly Updates (03/26/2022) can be viewed HERE
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> Weekly Updates (03/19/2022) can be viewed HERE
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> Weekly Updates (03/12/2022) can be viewed HERE
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> Weekly Updates (03/05/2022) can be viewed HERE
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> Weekly Updates (02/26/2022) can be viewed HERE
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> Weekly Updates (02/19/2022) can be viewed HERE
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> Weekly Updates (02/12/2022) can be viewed HERE
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> Weekly Updates (02/05/2022) can be viewed HERE
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> Weekly Updates (01/29/2022) can be viewed HERE
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> Weekly Updates (01/22/2022) can be viewed HERE
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> Weekly Updates (01/15/2022) can be viewed HERE
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> Weekly Updates (01/08/2022) can be viewed HERE
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> Weekly Updates (01/01/2022) can be viewed HERE
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COVID-19 Protocols
Guidelines for Mass Attendance and Parish Activities
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(as of February 26, 2022)
The progress of the COVID‑19 pandemic in Illinois remains unpredictable. The Diocese of Joliet continues to consult with public health, education, and civil authorities and modify requirements as conditions, mandates, and guidance change. We are committed to providing an integrated, safe, responsible, and balanced perspective. Faithful citizenship is key. We expect individuals to take personal responsibility for the common good, and their own safety. Remember that taking every precaution to reduce the spread of the virus is an act of charity toward others in Christ, particularly toward the sick, the elderly, and those too young to receive vaccine protection.
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The Diocese of Joliet will follow Illinois public health guidelines and offers. Click on the link below for details for church services and activities effective February 26, 2022:
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NOTE: MASS SIGN-UP IS NO LONGER NECESSARY. Parishioners are invited to Mass without registration or seating restrictions. WEARING A MASK is RECOMMENDED but not required while INSIDE the church and parish facilities.
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For those who prefer to adhere to distancing protocols, "Reserved Seating" is provided at ALL masses. Please use the front left (west) section of the Church if you wish to maintain social distancing at mass. Alternate-row seating is in place; masks and hand sanitizer are encouraged.
Click HERE to see a chart of the "reserved seating" section.
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE / ALERTS
Regarding Parish activities
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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.
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If you are not currently registered to receive emails, you may sign up by clicking HERE.
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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.
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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.
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A copy of Bishop Pates‘ March 13, 2020 statement can be found here.
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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 Friday, June 27, 2020:
> Greetings from Fr. Slawek (06/27/2020) can be viewed HERE.
> Greetings from Fr. Slawek (06/19/2020) can be viewed HERE.
> Greetings from Fr. Slawek (06/14/2020) can be viewed HERE.
> Greetings from Fr. Slawek (06/07/2020) can be viewed HERE.
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> Greetings from Fr. Slawek - Pentecost & Reopening (05/31/2020) can be viewed HERE.
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> Reopening Plan and Call for Volunteers (05/24/2020) can be viewed HERE.
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> Greetings from Fr. Slawek - The Ascension of the Lord (05/24/2020) can be viewed HERE.
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> Greetings from Fr. Slawek - Sixth Sunday of Easter (05/17/2020) can be viewed HERE.
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> Greetings from Fr. Slawek - Fifth Sunday of Easter (05/10/2020) can be viewed HERE.
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> Greetings from Fr. Slawek - Fourth Sunday of Easter (05/03/2020) can be viewed HERE.
> Greetings from Fr. Slawek - Third Sunday of Easter (04/26/2020) can be viewed HERE.
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> Divine Mercy Greetings from Fr. Slawek (04/19/2020) can be viewed HERE.
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> Easter Greetings from Fr. Slawek (04/12/2020) can be viewed HERE.
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> UPDATE: Decree from Bishop Pates‘ Decree regarding the obligation to receive Holy Communion at Easter dated April 6, 2020, can be viewed HERE.
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> A Palm Sunday message from Fr. Slawek (April 5, 2020) can be viewed HERE.
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> Bishop Pates‘ Statement dated March 21, 2020, can be viewed HERE.
> A message from Fr. Slawek dated March 20, 2020, can be viewed HERE.
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> Per Bishop Pates‘ Statement dated March 19, 2020, all Holy Week Services, beginning with Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday, April 12, have been CANCELED (updated through April 30).
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> UPDATE: The Church and parish facilities will remain closed until further notice.
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> UPDATE: The Parish Center is now CLOSED until further notice. Should you need assistance, please call or send an email to share your needs.
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> A copy of Bishop Pates March 19, 2020 statement can be viewed HERE.
> All WEEKEND and WEEKDAY Masses have been suspended until further notice.
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> UPDATE: Regularly-scheduled Confessions are CANCELED until further notice.
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>> First Holy Communion (scheduled for May 3) - Postponed 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
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.
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A copy of Bishop Pates‘ March 13, 2020 statement can be found here.
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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 Thursday, April 9, 2020:
>> UPDATE: Decree from Bishop Pates‘ Decree regarding the obligation to receive Holy Communion at Easter dated April 6, 2020, can be viewed HERE.
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>> A Palm Sunday message from Fr. Slawek dated April 5, 2020, can be viewed HERE.
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>> Bishop Pates‘ Statement dated March 21, 2020, can be viewed HERE.
>> A message from Fr. Slawek dated March 20, 2020, can be viewed HERE.
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>> Per Bishop Pates‘ Statement dated March 19, 2020, all Holy Week Services, beginning with Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday, April 12, have been CANCELED.
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>> UPDATE: The Church and parish facilities will remain closed until further notice.
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>> UPDATE: The Parish Center is now CLOSED until further notice. Should you need assistance, please call or send an email to share your needs.
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>> A copy of Bishop Pates March 19, 2020 statement can be viewed HERE.
>> All WEEKEND and WEEKDAY Masses have been suspended until further notice.
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>> UPDATE: Regularly-scheduled Confessions are CANCELED until further notice.
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>> 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.
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