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Building Lifelong Fitness: Long-Time St. Mary P.E. Teacher Reflects on Her Career
For the past 24 years, Anne Lindley has become synonymous with “gym” class at St. Mary School in Mokena. Now, she has reached that distinguished season in her career where some of her current students are children of former ones, and certain grandparents remember her from parent-teacher conferences.
St. Mary Mass Re-Opening: Everything You Need to Know About Volunteering
After 3-months of shutdowns caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Diocese of Joliet has granted St. Mary Mokena approval to offer outdoor Masses with unlimited attendees if enough volunteers sign up to assist with key Eucharistic and health safety functions. The more volunteers that sign up, the more Masses St. Mary will be able to offer. Below are frequently asked questions for parishioners considering volunteering.
5 Reasons Catholics Can Be Thankful for the Shutdowns
There are actually several reasons why we as Catholics can be thankful for the Covid-19 shutdowns. Not thankful for the virus, but thankful for the opportunities it creates for us to deepen our faith.
Former Saint Mary Mokena Priest Recounts World War II and His Pastorate
Father Vytas Memenas, pastor of Saint Mary Mokena from 1972-1978, recounts his childhood during World War II and pastoral successes.
