During Phase 2 of the Archdiocese of Chicago Phased Reopening Plan Saint Mary of the Lake will offer mass, reconciliations, baptisms, funerals, weddings, and private prayer. The safety of parish volunteers and all those participating in our spiritual community is critical. While some procedures and requests may seem extreme, we ask that you cooperate with the requests of the parish and the Archdiocese of Chicago to ensure the safety of our entire spiritual community. Saint Mary of the Lake is taking a fair and balanced approach to these requests and will provide educational materials so you know what to expect as we welcome you back to the parish. Please take a moment to educate yourself on the sacraments and services you plan on attending, resources are provided in the below tabs.
The Archdiocese of Chicago has provided "Parishioner Reopening Guidelines" in English, Spanish, and Polish. Please click your preferred language in the previous sentence to view these guidelines.
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The Archdiocese of Chicago has provided "Parishioner Reopening Guidelines" in English, Spanish, and Polish. Please click your preferred language in the previous sentence to view these guidelines.
If you are viewing this page on a mobile device, you may need to scroll left or right on the tabs below to view the desired information.
Phase 2 Sacraments and Services
Overview:
Vigil Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 4:30pm.
Sunday Mass will be celebrated at 10:30am.
Daily Mass will be celebrated Monday thru Saturday at 9:00am
In compliance with the Archdiocese of Chicago's Phased Reopening Plan, please reserve a time slot using the "SignUp Genius" link below. Please know that your name will not be displayed to others or shared with others in attendance. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance of scheduled mass time. We ask that you please arrive 15 minutes before your reservation, if you are unable to make the reservation please remove your reservation through SignUp Genius.
What's Different?
Coming soon.
Reserve a Seat:
Please click the "Sign Up!" button below to reserve a pew for Mass. Select 1 pew for an individual or a family. If there are more than six in the family, select 2 pews.
Vigil Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 4:30pm.
Sunday Mass will be celebrated at 10:30am.
Daily Mass will be celebrated Monday thru Saturday at 9:00am
In compliance with the Archdiocese of Chicago's Phased Reopening Plan, please reserve a time slot using the "SignUp Genius" link below. Please know that your name will not be displayed to others or shared with others in attendance. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance of scheduled mass time. We ask that you please arrive 15 minutes before your reservation, if you are unable to make the reservation please remove your reservation through SignUp Genius.
What's Different?
- Those wishing to attend mass must reserve a time slot using SignUp Genius.
- Attendees will enter through the Sheridan Road doors clearly marked "Enter" and "Exit".
- Attendees will be greeted upon entering the church, be provided with hand sanitizer, and escorted by an usher to a pew.
- To prevent cross contamination, shifting of seats will not be allowed.
- Refrain from physical contact during the Sign of Peace (note: the Sign of Peace can be exchanged without physical contact, such as a bow, hand wave, smile, or a verbal expression such as “peace be with you.”).
- Holy Communion will be distributed in open hands.
- Refrain from holding hands with individuals not in your party during the Lord’s Prayer.
- Refrain from using Holy Water fonts.
Coming soon.
Reserve a Seat:
Please click the "Sign Up!" button below to reserve a pew for Mass. Select 1 pew for an individual or a family. If there are more than six in the family, select 2 pews.
Saturday 4:30pm Vigil Mass
Sunday 10:30am Mass
Daily Mass Monday thru Saturday 9:00am
Additional Resources:
The Archdiocese of Chicago has a complete outline of the private prayer provided on their website. Our procedure for mass has been adapted to fit the needs of the Parish, but still remains in full compliance with the Archdiocese of Chicago's guidance.
The Archdiocese of Chicago has a complete outline of the private prayer provided on their website. Our procedure for mass has been adapted to fit the needs of the Parish, but still remains in full compliance with the Archdiocese of Chicago's guidance.
Overview:
Sunday Mass will be celebrated at 12:00pm
In compliance with the Archdiocese of Chicago's Phased Reopening Plan, please reserve a time slot using the "SignUp Genius" link below. Please know that your name will not be displayed to others or shared with others in attendance. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance of scheduled mass time. We ask that you please arrive by 11:45am for your reservation, if you are unable to make the reservation please remove your reservation through SignUp Genius.
What's Different?
Coming soon.
Reserve a Seat:
Please click the "Sign Up!" button below to reserve a pew for Mass on Sundays at 12:00pm. Select 1 pew for an individual or a family. If there are more than six in the family, select 2 pews.
Sunday Mass will be celebrated at 12:00pm
In compliance with the Archdiocese of Chicago's Phased Reopening Plan, please reserve a time slot using the "SignUp Genius" link below. Please know that your name will not be displayed to others or shared with others in attendance. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance of scheduled mass time. We ask that you please arrive by 11:45am for your reservation, if you are unable to make the reservation please remove your reservation through SignUp Genius.
What's Different?
- Those wishing to attend mass must reserve a time slot using SignUp Genius.
- Attendees will enter through the Sheridan Road doors clearly marked "Enter" and "Exit".
- Attendees will be greeted upon entering the church, be provided with hand sanitizer, and escorted by an usher to a pew.
- To prevent cross contamination, shifting of seats will not be allowed.
- Refrain from physical contact during the Sign of Peace (note: the Sign of Peace can be exchanged without physical contact, such as a bow, hand wave, smile, or a verbal expression such as “peace be with you.”).
- Holy Communion will be distributed in open hands.
- Refrain from holding hands with individuals not in your party during the Lord’s Prayer.
- Refrain from using Holy Water fonts.
Coming soon.
Reserve a Seat:
Please click the "Sign Up!" button below to reserve a pew for Mass on Sundays at 12:00pm. Select 1 pew for an individual or a family. If there are more than six in the family, select 2 pews.
Additional Resources:
The Archdiocese of Chicago has a complete outline of the sacrament of reconciliation provided on their website. Our procedure for the sacrament of reconciliation has been adapted to fit the needs of the Parish, but still remains in full compliance with the Archdiocese of Chicago's guidance.
The Archdiocese of Chicago has a complete outline of the sacrament of reconciliation provided on their website. Our procedure for the sacrament of reconciliation has been adapted to fit the needs of the Parish, but still remains in full compliance with the Archdiocese of Chicago's guidance.
Overview:
The sacrament of reconciliation will be offered on Tuesday nights from 7:00-9:00pm and Saturday from 9:30am-11:00am. In compliance with the Archdiocese of Chicago's Phased Reopening Plan, please reserve a time slot using the "SignUp Genius" link below. We ask that penitents sign up for one time slot per week to ensure an equitable distribution of this sacrament. Please know that your name will not be displayed to others or shared with the priest who will offer the sacrament. We ask that you please arrive at the time of your reservation, if you are unable to make the reservation please remove your reservation through SignUp Genius.
What's Different?
Video Explanation:
Coming soon.
Reserve a Time Slot:
Please click the "Sign Up!" button below to reserve a time slot for reconciliation. Please contact the parish office via phone at 773-280-7700 if you need assistance reserving a time slot.
The sacrament of reconciliation will be offered on Tuesday nights from 7:00-9:00pm and Saturday from 9:30am-11:00am. In compliance with the Archdiocese of Chicago's Phased Reopening Plan, please reserve a time slot using the "SignUp Genius" link below. We ask that penitents sign up for one time slot per week to ensure an equitable distribution of this sacrament. Please know that your name will not be displayed to others or shared with the priest who will offer the sacrament. We ask that you please arrive at the time of your reservation, if you are unable to make the reservation please remove your reservation through SignUp Genius.
What's Different?
- Those wishing to receive the sacrament of reconciliation must reserve a time slot using SignUp Genius.
- Penitents will enter through the Sheridan Road doors clearly marked "Enter" and "Exit".
- Penitents will be greeted upon entering the church, be provided with hand sanitizer, and escorted by an usher to a seat or kneeler.
- The usher will disinfect the seat or kneeler in front of the penitent.
- A bell will ring once you have reached 10 minutes.
- All penitents MUST wear a mask when present in the church building.
- All reconciliations will be administered with a screen to ensure social distancing.
- Penitents will be asked to leave the church to complete their penance.
Video Explanation:
Coming soon.
Reserve a Time Slot:
Please click the "Sign Up!" button below to reserve a time slot for reconciliation. Please contact the parish office via phone at 773-280-7700 if you need assistance reserving a time slot.
Additional Resources:
The Archdiocese of Chicago has a complete outline of the sacrament of reconciliation provided on their website. Our procedure for the sacrament of reconciliation has been adapted to fit the needs of the Parish, but still remains in full compliance with the Archdiocese of Chicago's guidance.
The Archdiocese of Chicago has a complete outline of the sacrament of reconciliation provided on their website. Our procedure for the sacrament of reconciliation has been adapted to fit the needs of the Parish, but still remains in full compliance with the Archdiocese of Chicago's guidance.
Overview:
Adoration and Private Prayer will be offered on Monday's from 9:30am-10:30am and Thursday's from 7:00-8:00pm . In compliance with the Archdiocese of Chicago's Phased Reopening Plan, please reserve a time slot using the "SignUp Genius" link below. We ask that you sign up for one time slot per week to ensure an equitable distribution of time slots. Please know that your name will not be displayed to others or shared with others in attendance. We ask that you please arrive at the time of your reservation, if you are unable to make the reservation please remove your reservation through SignUp Genius.
What's Different?
Coming soon.
Reserve a Time Slot:
Please click the "Sign Up!" button below to reserve a time slot for private prayer. Please contact the parish office via phone at 773-280-7700 if you need assistance reserving a time slot.
Adoration and Private Prayer will be offered on Monday's from 9:30am-10:30am and Thursday's from 7:00-8:00pm . In compliance with the Archdiocese of Chicago's Phased Reopening Plan, please reserve a time slot using the "SignUp Genius" link below. We ask that you sign up for one time slot per week to ensure an equitable distribution of time slots. Please know that your name will not be displayed to others or shared with others in attendance. We ask that you please arrive at the time of your reservation, if you are unable to make the reservation please remove your reservation through SignUp Genius.
What's Different?
- Those wishing to attend private prayer must reserve a time slot using SignUp Genius.
- Attendees will enter through the Sheridan Road doors clearly marked "Enter" and "Exit".
- Attendees will be greeted upon entering the church, be provided with hand sanitizer, and escorted by an usher to a chair at the front of the church.
- To prevent cross contamination, shifting of seats will not be allowed.
- The usher will disinfect the seat in front of the attendee.
- Your time for prayer will be limited to 20 minutes.
- Attendees will be politely asked to depart the church once 20 minutes concludes.
- A bell will ring once the designated time slot has 5 minutes remaining.
- All attendees MUST wear a mask when present in the church building.
Coming soon.
Reserve a Time Slot:
Please click the "Sign Up!" button below to reserve a time slot for private prayer. Please contact the parish office via phone at 773-280-7700 if you need assistance reserving a time slot.
Additional Resources:
The Archdiocese of Chicago has a complete outline of the private prayer provided on their website. Our procedure for mass has been adapted to fit the needs of the Parish, but still remains in full compliance with the Archdiocese of Chicago's guidance.
The Archdiocese of Chicago has a complete outline of the private prayer provided on their website. Our procedure for mass has been adapted to fit the needs of the Parish, but still remains in full compliance with the Archdiocese of Chicago's guidance.
Overview
Please check back to this page in July for updated information or call the office at 773-280-7700
Please check back to this page in July for updated information or call the office at 773-280-7700