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LOCATION

The St. Mary Parish Campus is located on the block bordered by Pine St., IL Rt. 23/N. Fourth St., Fisk Ave., and N. Third St. in DeKalb, Illinois.

From the East: I-88 West, exit Peace Rd. Turn right or North on Peace Rd. Continue to IL Rt. 38/Lincoln Hwy., turn left. Continue to IL Rt. 23/Fourth St., turn right. The Parish Campus begins in three blocks on left.

From the West: I-88 East, exit Annie Glidden Rd. Continue straight or North on Annie Glidden Rd. to IL Rt. 38/Lincoln Hwy., turn right. Continue to First St., turn left. Continue to Pine St., turn right. The Parish Campus begins in two blocks on left.

From the North: I-39 South, exit IL Rt. 38, turn left or East. Continue into DeKalb to First St., turn left. Continue to Pine St., turn right. The Parish Campus begins in two blocks on left.

From the South: I-39 North, exit IL Rt. 38., turn right or East. Continue into DeKalb to First St., turn left. Continue to Pine St., turn right. The Parish Campus begins in two blocks on left.

The St. Mary School Campus is located off the Parish Campus at 210 Gurler Rd. in DeKalb, Illinois. From the Parish Campus, take IL Rt. 23/Fourth St. South, go under
I-88 overpass, take second right after overpass, which is Gurler Rd. Look for school approximately 1/2 mile on left. Turn in drive marked by a sign for South Pointe Centre. St. Mary School is the first building on the left.

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PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

BULLETIN DEADLINES

Articles: Monday at 8:30 AM

Inserts: Wednesday at 5:00 PM pending approval

LIBRARY RESOURCE CENTER

The library is open during Religious Education classes
or by contacting the Parish Office.

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HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION

Holy Days of Obligation are special feasts on which we as Catholics are seriously obliged, as on Sundays, to attend Mass and to avoid unnecessary work. When a Holy Day falls on a Saturday or Monday, the obligation to attend is generally commuted to Sunday; however it is a good practice to attend Mass nonetheless.

SACRAMENTS

BAPTISM

Those planning a baptism should contact the Parish Office at least four months prior to the anticipated birth. The parish provides a baptism preparation program for parents expecting a child. As first teachers of the faith, it is essential that parents have an understanding of their commitment to the Christian life, and their responsibility for their child's faith formation. Once a baptism preparation session is attended and all information is completed, then a date will be set for the baptism.

RECONCILIATION

First Reconciliation
Each fall, parents of children beyond the age of seven (2nd grade) will be offered the opportunity to enter a process to prepare for this sacrament. See the Faith Formation page for details.

Ongoing Reconciliation
Saturdays 3:30-4:15 PM and Wednesdays following the 7:00 PM Mass (September-May only). Other times as scheduled in the bulletin or contact the Parish Office to make an appointment.

HOLY EUCHARIST

First Communion
Each fall, parents of children beyond the age of seven (2nd grade) will be offered the opportunity to enter a process to prepare for this sacrament. See the Faith Formation page for details.

Communion of the Sick
Communion is available through our Ministry of Care for those who are sick or physically unable to attend Mass. If you would like to receive communion in your home, nursing facility, or hospital room, please contact the Parish Office.

CONFIRMATION

Contact the Office of Youth Ministry for more information.

MARRIAGE

Those planning marriages should contact the Parish Office before any other wedding plans are made. Pre-marriage preparation programs should be attended at least six months prior to the date of the marriage. To assist in the preparation, the parish provides meetings with the parish priest and/or other staff members. Couples are also asked to participate in an engaged encounter weekend sponsored through the Diocese of Rockford.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

If you are going to have major surgery or are seriously ill and would like to receive the grace and healing of the Anointing of the Sick, please contact the Parish Office.

RCIA

The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is a process for forming new members of the Catholic community. The RCIA is addressed primarily to Catholics who have been baptized but have never received formal training, baptized members of other traditions seeking a relationship with the Catholic Church, and the unchurched. For more information, visit our RCIA page.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS AND CEMETERY

Funeral arrangements are handled by the funeral home director who in turn contacts the Parish Office for specific arrangements. The Funeral Committee is responsible for planning and hosting a luncheon following the Funeral Mass, if the family so chooses. The family may contact the Parish Office at any time if they have questions. For information on St. Mary Cemetery, please see below.

Located at 531 Sycamore Road in DeKalb, Illinois, St. Mary Catholic Cemetery is owned and operated by St. Mary Church. Purchase of cemetery plots is arranged through the Parish Office. Interested parties are encouraged to purchase grave sites in advance in order to relieve pressures on the family at the time of death. For more information on St. Mary Cemetery, or to purchase grave sites, please contact the Parish Office.

NEW PARISHIONERS

Feel free to contact the Parish Office or visit us for information on our new member program and to become registered with St. Mary Parish. Our new member program includes an orientation session to effectively introduce the new member(s) to the community. All who have experienced the orientation find it a very positive and unique aspect to being a new member at St. Mary Parish.