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.
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.
Father Vytas Memenas, pastor of Saint Mary Mokena from 1972-1978, recounts his childhood during World War II and pastoral successes.
St. Mary Church in Mokena is not backing down in the fight against the coronavirus, offering live-streamed Masses, prayers, and more throughout the crisis
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