Get an inside look at Fit Shepherds, a growing Catholic Men's exercise group at St. Mary Mokena and other parishes begun by Father Mark Bernhard.
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Father Mark Seeks to “Anchor” St. Mary Men in Christ During Recent Talk
Father Mark Bernhard challenged the men of St. Mary to rise above temptation and prioritize Christ during a talk on Saturday, May 15. The talk, entitled “Turbulent Times Require Anchored Men,” was hosted by St. Mary Men’s Ministry and focused on discerning one’s interior life and “anchoring” it to Christ.
A Holy Occasion: Bishop Ordains Two St. Mary Seminarians as Deacons
Two seminarians from St. Mary Mokena were ordained deacons by Bishop Ronald Hicks on Friday, April 23, 2021 during a diocesan Mass of Ordination at the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus in Joliet. Deacons Brian Geary and Gregory Alberts are now considered transitional deacons as they anticipate being ordained priests next year.
St. Mary Mokena Completes Parish Hall Remodel
The remodeled St. Mary Parish Hall is already benefiting the parish by providing new meeting spaces, technological upgrades, and updated kitchen and bathrooms.
Easter Returns to St. Mary Mokena
After two years, St. Mary parishioners were elated to celebrate Holy Week and Easter once again in church.
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