The smell of freshly-cooked brats and apple strudel taunted churchgoers at Saint Mary this past Saturday as they waited to come downstairs for the parish's fourth annual Oktoberfest celebration. More than 600 people attended the German-themed event, held in a giant tent in the church parking lot. In addition to the beloved brats, which were … Continue reading Mokena Gets a Taste of Germany at the Saint Mary Oktoberfest
Saint Mary Mokena will be hosting its 4th annual Oktoberfest celebration for the community on Saturday, September 30 from 6pm to midnight on the parish grounds at 115th Avenue & 195th Street.
Many of our Evangelical friends often ask, “Why do Catholics pray to Mary?” From their perspective, it looks as though Catholics are placing Mary on a par with God with all the statues, processions and devotions we have in her honor...
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