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)
Please note that all group and on-site parish activities have been CANCELED or POSTPONED until further notice – events shown on the parish calendar may not reflect current information.
For questions concerning any specific events, please send an email to bulletin@stpeteritasca.com.
Parish Reopening Plan and Call for Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to assist with various aspects of our parish reopening plan.
Importantly, leadership team members and volunteers must not be part of a “vulnerable population” (i.e., suffering from an underlying medical condition such as diabetes or lung disease; undergoing cancer treatment, etc.). Those over the age of 60 should consult with the Parish Leadership Team about possibly serving as a volunteer. Those under the age of 60, who are healthy with no underlying health conditions are asked to consider assisting with one of three reopening teams. Religious Education families, high school and college students,
as well as young adults, are especially encouraged to answer this call to volunteer for teams.
Specifically, here are the three teams being formed:
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Set-up team. Sample duties include ensuring that all supplies needed for each sacramental celebration/gathering are ready for use, entrances and exits are marked and propped physically open prior to attendees’ arrival/departure, etc.
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Greeting team. Sample duties include assisting in managing the flow of congregants as
they enter the church, keeping attendance to 10 people or less at all times, making sure attendees use hand sanitizer upon entering, are wearing a mask, and are reminded not to enter if ill; directing people to appropriate seating/waiting areas, etc.
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Cleaning team. Sample duties include maintaining and cleaning essential and trafficked areas of the church before and after the church has been used. Masks and gloves will be provided if you do not have your own. All approved cleaning/disinfecting supplies will be provided.
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATES / ALERTS
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, July 12, 2020:
> Updates (07/12/2020) can be viewed HERE.
> Greetings from Fr. Noesen (07/04/2020) can be viewed HERE.
> 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.
> Greetings from Fr. Slawek - Pentecost & Reopening (05/31/2020) can be viewed HERE.
> Reopening Plan and Call for Volunteers (05/24/2020) can be viewed HERE.
> Greetings from Fr. Slawek - The Ascension of the Lord (05/24/2020) can be viewed HERE.
> Greetings from Fr. Slawek - Sixth Sunday of Easter (05/17/2020) can be viewed HERE.
> Greetings from Fr. Slawek - Fifth Sunday of Easter (05/10/2020) can be viewed HERE.
> 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.
> Divine Mercy Greetings from Fr. Slawek (04/19/2020) can be viewed HERE.
> Easter Greetings from Fr. Slawek (04/12/2020) can be viewed HERE.
> UPDATE: Decree from Bishop Pates‘ Decree regarding the obligation to receive Holy Communion at Easter dated April 6, 2020, can be viewed HERE.
> A Palm Sunday message from Fr. Slawek (April 5, 2020) can be viewed HERE.
> Bishop Pates‘ Statement dated March 21, 2020, can be viewed HERE.
> A message from Fr. Slawek dated March 20, 2020, can be viewed HERE.
> 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).
> 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.
>> 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
>> Deacon Bob's Tuesday Bible Study - CANCELED until further notice
>> Thursday morning Bible Study - CANCELED until further notice
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.
Please note, that as the parish will have limited hours (see below), phone calls and messages left may likely not be received/returned until regular hours resume.
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 Monday, March 16, 2020:
>> In light of the latest advisory to avoid gathering in groups of ten or more, all WEEKEND and WEEKDAY Masses have been suspended until further notice.
>> The church will remain open during the day for private prayer.
>> The Parish Center is operating limited hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 12:30pm. Should you need assistance outside of those hours, please call or send an email in advance to schedule an appointment.
>> Religious Education classes - CANCELED until further notice
>> Confirmation (scheduled for March 28) - Postponed until further notice
>> Parish Mission (scheduled for March 15-17) - CANCELED
>> Knights of Columbus Fish Fry (scheduled for March 27) - CANCELED
>> Friday afternoon and evening Stations of The Cross will take place as usual at
3:00 pm and 7:00 pm.