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(Right) Annie Lindley pictured with her husband, sons and daughters-in-law.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/lindley-5.jpglindley-5https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/lindley-4.jpglindley-4Mrs. Lindley teaching in 1999https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/lindley-2.jpglindley-2https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/lindley-1-e1594756801376.jpglindley-12025-01-25T00:27:12+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2020/09/20/can-the-pope-make-mistakes/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/vatican-e1600636941575.jpgvatican2025-01-23T01:26:33+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2024/11/12/st-jude-relic-coming-to-st-mary-mokena/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/st-jude-relic-st-mary-mokena-main.pngSt-Jude-Relic-St-Mary-Mokena-mainhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/st-jude-relic.jpgst-jude-relichttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/st-jude.jpgst-jude2024-11-13T02:57:46+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2024/09/10/st-mary-welcomes-fr-jose-gasta-as-new-parochial-vicar/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/fr-jose-main-e1752345189985.jpgfr-jose-mainFr. Jose Gasta, Pastor2024-09-11T01:24:57+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2024/06/08/st-mary-shares-jesus-with-mokena-in-ninth-corpus-christi-procession/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/three-priests-1490090397-e1717555821154.jpgthree-priests(L-R) Fr. Dindo Billote, Fr. Juan Jose Hernandez Salas, and Fr. Sam Conforti pose for the camera after the procession.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/blessing-1268062151-e1717548053417.jpgblessingFr. Juan blesses the congregation with the Blessed Sacrament at the old church.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/choir-old-church-3870059040-e1717547935957.jpgchoir-old-churchThe St. Mary choir sings on the loft at the old church.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/old-church-2734018496-e1717547760219.jpgold-churchThe Corpus Christi Procession approaches the old St. Mary Church.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/first-communicants-1283489151-e1717547531321.jpgfirst-communicantsSt. Mary First Communicants scatter fresh rose petals along the procession path.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/bells-1755439720-e1717547436826.jpgbellsParishioner Joe Hartl rings the bells during the procession.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/procession-crucifix.jpgprocession-crucifixJohn Brett, a parish server, carries the Crucifix at the head of the procession.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/processors-praying-1258508839-e1717546875752.jpgprocessors-prayingProcession attendees pray in front of the Blessed Sacrament.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/fr-same-incense-1601035453-e1717546785260.jpgFr-Same-IncenseFr. Sam burns incense before the Blessed Sacrament at the First altar.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/fr-dindo-reading.jpgFr-Dindo-ReadingFr. Dindo reads from the Gospel at the first altar.2024-06-08T23:30:41+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2024/03/07/the-power-of-catholic-pilgrimages/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/fb_img_1709694448846.jpgFB_IMG_1709694448846Pilgrims at the Baclayon Church in the Philippines in 2024.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/resized_20191110_081233-2119391869-e1709693257366.jpegResized_20191110_081233Although pilgrimages are faith-centered, there are still fun activities planned, like this camel ride that Joe and Helen Sluis got to take in the Holy Land.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/jim-kathy-schlegel-sea-of-galilee-2079222639-e1709692678335.jpgjim-kathy-schlegel-sea-of-galileeJim and Kathy Schlegel visiting a church on the Sea of Galilee during a 2019 Holy Land pilgrimage.2024-03-07T23:21:52+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2023/10/20/st-mary-hosts-64th-annual-knights-of-columbus-charity-ball/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/koc-charity-ball-recipients-2929034579-e1697845907642.pngkoc-charity-ball-recipientsThrough the Charity Ball, the Knights raised $3,000 and donated the funds to Birthright of Joliet, Catholic Charities of Joliet, and The Deaf Apostolate of Joliet.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/koc-group-photo-main.jpgkoc-group-photo-main2023-10-20T23:57:33+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2023/07/22/music-for-the-glory-of-god-meet-st-mary-parishs-talented-new-music-director/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/barardi-playing-organ-374039436-e1690059494856.jpgbarardi-playing-organhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/joseph-berardi-2165747790-e1690059006516.jpgjoseph-berardi2023-07-23T14:51:16+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2023/05/10/st-mary-honors-blessed-mother-with-may-crowning-procession/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/may-crowning-fr-sam.pngmay-crowning-fr-samFr. Sam Conforti presided over the May Crowning, Mass, and procession.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/may-crowning-prayer-2381068892-e1683684008577.jpgmay-crowning-prayerFirst Communicants lay flowers at the feet of the statue of Our Lady after the Marian procession.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/may-crowning-procession-1-2624027978-e1683683920350.jpgmay-crowning-procession-1Fr. Sam Conforti and several First Communicants march in the May Crowning Procession.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/may-crowning-procession-lead-2320040907-e1683683812319.jpgmay-crowning-procession-leadSacred Music Director Michael Berger leads the May Crowning Procession as the Knights of Columbus carry the statue of Our Lady.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/may-crowning-2023.pngmay-crowning-20232023-05-10T22:07:56+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2023/04/02/get-to-know-megan-murray-the-new-assistant-director-of-religious-education-at-st-mary/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/meg-main-photo.pngmeg-main-photohttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/megan-murray.jpegmegan-murrayhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/sister-megan-491362160-e1680302637493.jpegsister-meganhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/meg-nun.pngmeg-nun2023-04-02T20:10:25+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2022/12/22/faith-filipino-food-fill-st-mary-at-2022-simbang-gabi-opener/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/simbang-gabi-mango-cake.pngsimbang-gabi-mango-cakeVolunteers baked a special St. Mary Simbang Gabi Mango cake. Yum!https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/simbang-gabi-dancers.pngsimbang-gabi-dancersThe PACF Performing Arts youth group performed traditional Filipino dances during the Simbang Gabi reception. Fr. Dindo gave the traditional Tinikling dance a try.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/filipino-desserts.pngfilipino-dessertsTraditional Filipino rice-based desserts were served, including cassava cake, kutchinta, and pichi pichi.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/egg-roll-pancit.pngegg-roll-pancitFilipino egg rolls and pancit noodles were served following the Simbang Gabi Mass.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/fr-dindo-parol.pngfr-dindo-parolFr. Dindo, dressed in a traditional Filipino barong shirt, poses next to the parol during Simbang Gabi in 2022.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/simbang-gabi-choir-1583234458-e1671762029139.pngsimbang-gabi-choirThe Pamanang Lahi Western Cluster Simbang Gabi musicians and singers provided music for the Mass.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/simbang-gabi-clergy.pngsimbang-gabi-clergySt. Mary Simbang Gabi celebrants and assistants: (L to R ) Deacon Bugsy Sindac, Father Jose Menemil Cerna, Father Dindo Billote, Father Sam Confori, Deacon Luciano Cosonhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/simbang-gabi-crowd-1097793775-e1671761296945.jpgsimbang-gabi-crowd2022-12-23T02:45:40+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2022/12/07/st-mary-kicks-off-christmas-season-with-tree-lighting/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/fr-dondo-with-santa-2023623076-e1670458860222.jpgfr-dondo-with-santaFr. Dindo poses with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and an elf.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/childrens-train.jpgChildrens-TrainA Children's Train gave rides around the St. Mary parking lot to excited kiddos.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/santa-claus.pngsanta-clausSanta and Mrs. Claus posed for pictures at the St. Mary Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/st-mary-tree-lighting-crowd.jpgSt-Mary-Tree-Lighting-CrowdFr. Dindo oversees the lighting of the St. Mary Christmas Tree as a crowd of families looks on.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/st-mary-christmas-tree-3450424090-e1670455980765.jpgSt-Mary-Christmas-Tree2022-12-08T00:38:24+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2022/11/21/simbang-gabi-christmas-concert-to-return-to-st-mary/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/coming-soon-2-4026124741-e1669072980671.pngcoming-soon-2https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/coming-soon-1704106236-e1669072769342.pngcoming-soon2022-11-23T13:40:39+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2022/10/25/david-stanton-a-deacon-of-the-people/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/deacon-stanton-consecration.jpgdeacon-stanton-consecrationhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/deacon-stanton-cake.jpgdeacon-stanton-cakehttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/deacon-stanton-cover.pngdeacon-stanton-coverhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/deacon-stanton-procession.pngdeacon-stanton-processionDeacon David Stanton leads a procession at St. Mary Mokena2022-10-28T02:12:19+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2022/09/02/st-mary-to-enthrone-mary-immaculate-queen/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/mary-immaculate-queen-main-header.pngMary Immaculate Queen Main Headerhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/miq-prayer.jpgMIQ-Prayer2022-09-02T12:55:26+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2022/07/31/painting-the-way-to-god/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/sermon-on-mount-main-artist-2.jpgsermon-on-mount-main-artist-2Clara Velásquez added a portrait of herself to her "Sermon on the Mount" painting.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/sermon-on-the-mount-painting-clara-hawes.pngsermon-on-the-mount-painting-clara-haweshttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/clara-hawes-with-painting.pngclara-hawes-with-paintingArtist Clara Hawes stands next to her adaptation of Carl Bloch's "Sermon on the Mount." This is her original painting, a print of which now hangs in the St. Mary Mokena side chapel.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/pieta-before-and-after-2.pngpieta-before-and-afterClara Hawes recently repainted the Pietà statue in the old St. Mary Church Adoration chapel.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/pieta-before-and-after-1.pngpieta-before-and-afterhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/pieta-before-and-after.pngpieta-before-and-afterhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/sermon-on-mount-main-2.jpgsermon-on-mount-main-2https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/sermon-on-mount-main-artist.jpgsermon-on-mount-main-artistClara Hawes added a portrait of herself to her "Sermon on the Mount" painting.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/sermon-on-mount-main.jpgsermon-on-mount-mainClara Hawes' adaptation of Carl Bloch's "Sermon on the Mount."2022-08-06T01:54:18+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2021/06/30/st-mary-mokena-r-e-students-join-the-lords-army/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/re-lords-army-students-e1625011269537.pngre-lords-army-students2022-07-17T18:22:07+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2022/06/28/blessed-sacrament-takes-center-stage-in-annual-st-mary-corpus-christi-procession/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/corpus-christi-posing-e1656467044199.jpgcorpus-christi-posingFrom Left: Father Sam Conforti, Father Dindo Billote, and Father Gregory Alberts enjoy ice cream following the Corpus Christi Procession.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/corpus-christi-inside-old-church-e1656466931885.jpgcorpus-christi-inside-old-churchAdoration at the old St. Mary Church following the Corpus Christi Procession.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/corpus-christi-choir-e1656466793623.jpgcorpus-christi-choirhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/corpus-christi-crossing-e1656466552171.jpgcorpus-christi-crossingThe Corpus Christi Procession crosses Wolf Roadhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/corpus-christi-altar-e1656466490557.jpgcorpus-christi-altarFr. Sam reads from Sacred Scripture at the second Corpus Christi altar.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/fr-dindo-processes-corpus-christi-e1656466373380.jpgfr-dindo-processes-corpus-christiFather Dindo processes with the Blessed Sacrament on Corpus Christi.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/corpus-christi-procession-e1656466270602.jpgcorpus-christi-processionThe St. Mary Corpus Christi procession heading toward the second altar.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/corpus-christi-monstrance-e1656466117781.jpgcorpus-christi-monstrance2022-06-29T01:58:06+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2022/05/03/st-mary-relaunches-parish-choirs/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/michael-berger-playing-e1651618019230.jpgmichael-berger-playinghttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/stmary-choir-2-e1651617953955.jpgstmary-choir-2https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/stmary-choir-1-e1651617893270.jpgstmary-choir-12022-05-06T00:17:56+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2022/04/19/bishop-hicks-consecrates-new-st-mary-altar-in-special-dedication-mass/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/fr-dind-tabernacle-and-painting.pngFr-dind-tabernacle-and-paintingLeft: Father Dindo stands next to the new St. Mary tabernacle. Right: Fr. Dindo's painting of the Risen Jesus, which he donated to the renovated Church.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/dedication-mass-renovated-church-1.jpgdedication-mass-renovated-churchThe renovated St. Mary altar before the Dedication Mass.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/dedication-mass-renovated-church.jpgdedication-mass-renovated-churchThe renovated St. Mary altar before the Dedication Mass.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/altar-dedication-procession.pngaltar-dedication-processionPhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/dedication-priests-and-bishop-hicks-e1650210742709.jpgdedication-priests-and-bishop-hickshttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/dedication-mass-bishop-hicks-incensing-altar.jpgdedication-mass-bishop-hicks-incensing-altarBishop Hicks incenses the altar.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/dedication-mass-bishop-hicks-anointing-altar-e1650210533797.jpgdedication-mass-bishop-hicks-anointing-altarBishop Hicks anoints the new St. Mary 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John Rex2022-01-07T02:13:22+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2022/01/01/rap-resurrection-the-story-of-mandala-the-catholic-rapper/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/mandala-at-the-roxy-9-e1640979636835.jpgMandala at the Roxy-92022-01-01T20:47:50+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2021/12/02/st-mary-to-spread-christmas-spirit-with-special-concert/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-at-st.-mary-1200-x-628-px.pngChristmas at St. Mary (1200 x 628 px)2021-12-03T03:55:47+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2021/11/24/st-mary-promotes-sacred-art-with-new-stations-of-the-cross/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/fr-dindo-painting.jpgfr-dindo-paintingAfter studying under Neilson Carlin, Father Dindo Billote now enjoys painting as a hobby.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/stations-e1637800159719.jpgstationsNeilson Carlin's Stations of the Cross paintings hanging inside St. Mary Church.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/carlin-artwork-saints.pngcarlin-artwork-saintsSketches of St. Maximillian Kolbe (left) and St. Monica (right) painted by Neilson Carlin and now in Father Dindo Billote's private art collection.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nielson-carlin-e1637799653118.jpgnielson-carlinPainter Neilson Carlin in his studiohttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/station-jesus-garments-1-e1637799486122.jpgstation-Jesus-garmentshttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/stations-paintings.pngstations-paintings2021-11-25T00:48:18+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2021/11/18/st-mary-cantor-spotlight-kathleen-monson/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/headshot16-e1637284365731.jpgHeadshot'16https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/headshot_kathleen_004-e1637284252851.jpgHeadshot_Kathleen_0042021-11-20T01:34:07+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2021/10/25/new-sacred-music-director-brings-fresh-tune-to-st-mary/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/berger-1-1-e1635209878569.jpgberger-1https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/berger-cover-photo.jpgberger-cover-photo2021-10-26T15:23:11+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2021/09/27/st-mary-welcomes-new-director-of-adult-faith-formation/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/john-compton-main-e1632701468799.jpgjohn-compton-main2021-09-27T14:27:11+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2021/09/23/join-the-militia-of-the-immaculata-at-st-mary-mokena/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/militia-immaculata.jpgmilitia-immaculata2021-09-23T12:47:01+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2021/09/06/st-mary-school-welcomes-new-principal/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/engelman-1.jpegengelman-1Mrs. Alday-Engelman at a Chicago Blackhawks game with her family.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/engelman-2-e1630976992794.jpgengelman-22021-09-07T01:58:27+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2021/06/10/faith-fellowship-fitness-becoming-fit-shepherds-at-st-mary-mokena/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/fit-shepherds-workout.jpgFit-Shepherds-WorkoutMen lining up for a Fit Shepherds workout bright and early on a Saturday morning.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/fit-shepherds-signing-cinderblock.jpgFit-Shepherds-signing-cinderblockThe Fit Shepherds sign a cinder block for a departing member, per tradition.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/fit-shepherds-group-photo.jpgFit-Shepherds-Group-Photohttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/fit-shepherds-group.pngFit-Shepherds-grouphttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/fit-shepherds-featured-photo.jpgFit-Shepherds-Featured-Photo2021-09-03T19:03:45+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2021/09/03/how-to-help-your-child-return-to-the-church/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/return-blog-header.pngReturn Blog 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Mark at his farewell reception.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/fr-dindo-mark-e1624408624448.jpgfr-dindo-&-mark2021-06-26T23:38:41+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2021/06/14/st-mary-mokena-corpus-christi-procession-returns-on-scorching-hot-day/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/corpus-christi-procession-altar-2-1-e1623721102117.jpgcorpus-christi-procession-altar-2https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/processing-down-wolf-road-corpus-christi-e1623720968853.jpgprocessing-down-wolf-road-corpus-christiProcessing toward the Old St. Mary Church.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/fr-mark-corpus-christi.jpgfr-mark-corpus-christihttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/father-dindo-incense-e1623720552663.jpgfather-dindo-incenseFather Dindo Billote honors the Blessed Sacrament with incense.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/corpus-christi-procession-altar-2.jpgcorpus-christi-procession-altar-22021-06-16T17:15:29+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2021/05/20/father-mark-seeks-to-anchor-st-mary-men-in-christ-during-recent-talk/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/fr-mark-turbulent-times-e1621558292298.jpgfr-mark-turbulent-times2021-05-21T01:18:52+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2021/05/01/a-holy-occasion-bishop-ordains-two-st-mary-seminarians-as-deacons/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/ordination-group-photo-full-res.jpgordination-group-photo-full res2021-05-05T22:00:39+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2021/04/15/st-mary-mokena-completes-parish-hall-remodel/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/pxl_20210120_013306052.jpgRemodeled Bathroomhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/pxl_20210120_012852347.jpgparish-hall-view-5https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/pxl_20210120_012821446.jpgparish-hall-view-4https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/pxl_20210120_012755386.jpgparish-hall-view-3https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/pxl_20210120_012708748.jpgparish-hall-view-2https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/parish-hall-view-1-1.jpgparish-hall-view-1https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/parish-hall-view-1-e1618195912915.jpgparish-hall-view-12021-04-18T14:23:01+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2021/04/12/easter-returns-to-st-mary-mokena/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/easter-vigil-fire-1-e1618159359246.jpgEaster-Vigil-fire(Left to right) Father Mark Bernhard, Father Dindo Billote, and Seminarian Alex Lorang stand over the Easter Vigil 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John Abulag processes to the altar for the Mass of Candidacy.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/mass-of-candidacy-1.pngmass-of-candidacy2020-08-13T01:37:15+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2020/07/31/the-bells-of-st-mary-mokena/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/current-st-mary-bells-e1596047305284.jpgcurrent-st-mary-bellsThe current St. Mary bell speakers are visible from the second-level parking lot.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/old-bell.jpgold-bellhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20200723_111310_resized-1-e1595985392320.jpg20200723_111310_resizedThe old St. Mary Church bell, which is at least 100 years old and possibly dates to the 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sit by the makeshift altar inside the main entrance doors.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/church-reopening-3-1-e1592184125980.jpgchurch-reopening-3https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/church-reopening-6.jpgchurch-reopening-6https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/church-reopening-5.jpgchurch-reopening-5Father Dindo blesses the crowd during the Corpus Christi Procession on Sunday, June 14th.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/church-reopening-4.jpgchurch-reopening-4https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/church-reopening-3-e1592183961887.jpgchurch-reopening-3https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/church-reopening-2-e1592262078554.jpgchurch-reopening-2Two Mass volunteers pose for the camera during the 6:00 PM outdoor Mass on Sunday, June 14th.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/church-reopening-1-e1592184352237.jpgchurch-reopening-1Father Dindo celebrating outdoor 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Father Memenas' homeland of Lithuania was constantly on the front lines of conflict.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/vytas3.jpgFather-Vytas-Then-and-Nowhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/vytas-1-e1526239320181.jpgFather-Vytas-ReclinerFather Vytas Memenas served as pastor of Saint Mary Mokena from 1972-1978.2020-09-14T08:58:29+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2020/04/08/diocese-of-joliet-removes-easter-communion-obligation-due-to-pandemic/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/eucharist-1591663_1280-e1586308526649.jpgeucharist-1591663_12802020-04-08T01:40:13+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2020/03/21/what-is-st-mary-doing-during-the-coronavirus/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/holy-week-livestream.pngSt. Mary Holy Week Schedulehttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/family-game-night-cunningham-e1584805514134.jpgfamily-game-night-cunninghamMrs. Cunningham, the principle of St. Mary Catholic School in Mokena, poses with games in a photo she submitted for "Family Game Night."2020-03-21T16:33:22+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2020/03/18/21-faith-based-activities-for-kids-to-do-at-home/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/children-bible-painting-e1584575066350.jpgchildren-bible-paintinghttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/jesus_blessing_the_children.jpgJesus_Blessing_the_Children2020-03-18T23:59:15+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2020/03/08/st-mary-boys-win-basketball-championship-after-undefeated-conference-streak/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/basketball.jpgbasketballhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/st-mary-titans-basketball.jpegst-mary-titans-basketball2020-03-08T01:18:17+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2020/02/26/why-cant-priests-get-married/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/wedding-1031493_1920-e1582681695723.jpgwedding-1031493_19202020-02-27T02:26:20+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2020/02/09/st-mary-calls-on-parishioners-to-stand-up-for-life/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/40-days-for-life-volunteers.jpg40 days for life volunteershttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/40-days-for-life.jpg40 days for life2020-02-09T23:57:39+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2020/01/30/all-men-welcome-to-2020-lenten-retreat-for-faith-food-and-fellowship/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/mens-lenten-retreat.jpgmens-lenten-retreathttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/dscn1618.jpegDSCN1618https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/dscn1616.jpegDSCN1616https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/crhp-team-2.jpegCRHP Team 2https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/crhp-team-1-e1580389717398.jpgCRHP Team 12020-01-30T18:02:46+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2020/01/12/st-mary-to-present-on-human-trafficking-problem/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/prison-162885_1280.jpgprison-162885_1280https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/trafficking.jpgtrafficking2020-01-16T02:04:14+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2019/12/24/watch-st-mary-christmas-concert-video/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/mvimg_20191213_194433-e1577220509379.jpgMVIMG_20191213_194433https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/st-lucy-children.jpgst-lucy-childrenhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/st.-lucia-buns.jpgst. lucia bunsA volunteer serves St. Lucia buns2019-12-24T20:52:24+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2019/12/07/from-horseman-to-holy-man-the-story-behind-one-of-st-mary-mokenas-earliest-priests/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/father-sixt-st-mary.jpgFather-sixt-st-maryhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/young-sixt.jpgyoung-sixtFather Sixt's seminary photo from the 1870s.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1915-church-e1575597470205.jpg1915-churchSt. Mary Church in Mokena, as it looked in the early 20th centuryhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/franco-prussian-war.jpgfranco-prussian-warAn illustration of the Battle of Sedan during the Franco-Prussian War.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/prussians-battle-of-sedan.jpgprussians-battle-of-sedanAn illustration of the Battle of Sedan during the Franco-Prussian War.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/rev.-francis-sixt-1878-1883.pngRev. Francis Sixt (1878-1883)2019-12-12T02:05:42+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2018/01/28/a-history-of-saint-mary-mokena-1864-1949/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/saint-mary-fun-facts3.pngSaint Mary Fun Factshttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/hall.jpghallThe Saint Mary Parish Hall, which eventually became the first Saint Mary school building.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/27393729_10210666531720171_543625918_o.jpg27393729_10210666531720171_543625918_ohttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/27335130_10210666531760172_2046888326_o.jpg27335130_10210666531760172_2046888326_oSaint Mary church during the early twentieth century.2023-06-07T23:46:20+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2019/11/20/st-mary-parishioners-walk-in-christs-footsteps-during-holy-land-pilgrimage/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/picture1.pngscourging and crucifixionLeft: A pilgrim standing beside the pillar on which Jesus was scourged. Right: The spot on which Jesus' cross stood.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/bethlehem.pngbethlehemThe wait in line was 2.5 hours to see the very spot where Jesus was born, according to tradition (right).https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/jordan.pngjordanFather Dindo and pilgrims were submerged in the Jordan River to commemorate their Baptisms.2019-11-20T00:45:51+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2019/11/15/st-mary-christmas-concert-to-have-swedish-theme/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2019-christmas-concert-flyer.jpg2019-christmas-concert-flyerhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/lucia-1934093_1280.jpglucia-1934093_12802019-11-16T00:06:10+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2019/10/29/candles-light-up-stormy-night-during-marian-procession/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/marian-procession.pngmarian-processionThe front of the procession (left) and a participant holding a candle.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/mvimg_20191026_175531-e1572313640480.jpgMVIMG_20191026_175531The Marian procession was moved to inside the church due to rain outside.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/mvimg_20191026_175432.jpgMVIMG_20191026_175432https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/img_20191026_175535.jpgIMG_20191026_175535https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/img_20191026_175245-e1572313889629.jpgIMG_20191026_175245Members of the St. Mary choirs in procession. https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/img_20191026_175237-e1572313775669.jpgIMG_20191026_175237Father Raed, (Left) and Father Dindo in the Marian Procession.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/00100lportrait_00100_burst20191026182557036_cover.jpg00100lPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20191026182557036_COVERThe statuette of the Blessed Virgin Mary.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/00100lportrait_00100_burst20191026175855041_cover.jpg00100lPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20191026175855041_COVER2019-10-29T23:48:11+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2019/10/17/what-happens-in-purgatory-and-who-goes-there/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/carracci-purgatory-1-e1571185486896.jpgCarracci-Purgatoryhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/c381nimas_del_purgatorio_de_alonso_cano_museo_de_bellas_artes_de_sevilla.jpgÁnimas_del_Purgatorio,_de_Alonso_Cano_(Museo_de_Bellas_Artes_de_Sevilla)https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/pur_02_dore-e1571185083289.jpgPur_02_dorehttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/luca_giodarno_-_madonna_and_child_with_souls_in_purgatory_-_google_art_project.jpgLuca_Giodarno_-_Madonna_and_Child_with_Souls_in_Purgatory_-_Google_Art_Projecthttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/carracci-purgatory.jpgCarracci-Purgatoryhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/jacopo_vignali_san_michele_arcangelo_libera_le_anime_del_purgatorio-2.jpgJacopo_vignali,_san_michele_arcangelo_libera_le_anime_del_purgatorio-22023-02-19T15:52:56+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2019/09/25/they-call-me-deacon-the-story-of-nabil-halaby/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/deacon-nabil-4.jpgdeacon-nabil-4https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/young-nabil-e1569375721835.jpgyoung-nabilNabil Halaby pictured as a baby with his siblings on Palm Sunday in 1944.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/deacon-nabil-3.jpgdeacon-nabil-3Nabil and Cookie Halaby's wedding picture from 1970.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/deacon-nabil-2-e1569376079386.jpgdeacon-nabil-2https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/deacon-nabil-and-cookie-e1569289059213.jpgdeacon-nabil-and-cookieDeacon Nabil and his wife Cookie.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/deacon-nabil.jpgdeacon-nabil2020-06-07T08:11:30+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2019/09/19/food-friends-fun-at-6th-annual-st-mary-oktoberfest/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/picture1.pngKinderfest 2019St. Mary held Kinderfest for families the day after Oktoberfest.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/cover.jpgcoverhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_20190914_212828.jpgIMG_20190914_212828Father Dindo presents Mike McCague with his cubist-style painting of a mother and child.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/mvimg_20190914_183733.jpgMVIMG_20190914_183733https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/mvimg_20190914_181010.jpgMVIMG_20190914_181010St. Mary Oktoberfest volunteers at one of the beer trucks.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_20190914_215002.jpgIMG_20190914_215002https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_20190914_214944.jpgIMG_20190914_214944https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_20190914_214942.jpgIMG_20190914_214942https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_20190914_212823.jpgIMG_20190914_212823https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_20190914_203738-e1568566540892.jpgIMG_20190914_203738The Oktoberfest tent seemed to become more packed the later it got!2019-09-19T17:42:21+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2019/09/17/saint-mary-mokena-to-host-community-blood-drive/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/blood-drive.jpgblood-drivehttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/blood-donation-4151721_1280-e1568680525150.jpgblood-donation-4151721_12802019-09-17T01:18:02+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2019/09/14/st-mary-to-host-catholic-author-and-mom/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/live-big-love-bigger.jpglive-big-love-biggerhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/il.mokena_st-mary-e1568423925357.jpgIL.Mokena_St Mary2019-09-15T15:36:00+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2019/09/06/father-dindo-leads-pilgrimage-to-mexico/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/70447233_901236276905576_6465976300946325504_n-e1567735473626.jpgNew Basilica of Our Lady of GudalupeThe Basilica of Our Lady of Gudalupehttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/69385807_373899989924157_6835677374864949248_n.jpg69385807_373899989924157_6835677374864949248_nThe oldest pilgrim, Dolores (90-years-old) dances with the youngest pilgrim, Jeremy (23-years-old). https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/puebla-cathedral.jpgpuebla cathedralPuebla Cathedralhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/69646808_375351633112326_4396771790580350976_n.jpg69646808_375351633112326_4396771790580350976_nHungry pilgrims waiting for dinner!https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/69588160_374795149834641_6954898288248094720_n.jpg69588160_374795149834641_6954898288248094720_nThe Basilica of Our Lady of Ocotlán.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/69454276_10157800604484551_2781539997642129408_o.jpg69454276_10157800604484551_2781539997642129408_ohttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/69433822_2642213269144163_3020029571559849984_n.jpg69433822_2642213269144163_3020029571559849984_nMexican folk performance.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/cathedral-miraculous-black-christ-e1567549002748.jpgCathedral-miraculous-black-christhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/70160067_2642213302477493_6853615670848913408_n.jpg70160067_2642213302477493_6853615670848913408_nMexican folk performance at the Palace of Fine Arts.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/69265679_373171243330365_8017512835531669504_n.jpg69265679_373171243330365_8017512835531669504_nThe pilgrims traveling to Mexico.2019-09-09T18:20:13+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2019/08/21/sixth-annual-oktoberfest-coming-to-st-mary/2019-08-25T22:17:10+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2019/08/14/7-ways-to-live-your-faith-as-a-couple/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/family-1139096_1280.jpgfamily-1139096_1280https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/people-2557408_1280.jpgpeople-2557408_1280https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/people-1031189_1280.jpgpeople-1031189_1280https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/sunset-698501_1280.jpgsunset-698501_1280https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/holding-hands-752878_1280.jpgholding-hands-752878_1280https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/holding-hands-1149411_1280.jpgholding-hands2019-09-20T00:26:45+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2019/08/04/what-is-the-assumption-of-mary/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/niedziela_zielna-e1564942967137.jpgNiedziela_ZielnaSome countries honor the Feast of Mary's Assumption by bringing flowers to be blessed in church.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fra_angelico_-_dormition_of_the_virgin_-_wga00632.jpgFra_Angelico_-_Dormition_of_the_Virgin_-_WGA00632The Catholic Church leaves open whether Mary first died and was Assumed, or if she was Assumed without dying. https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/accademia_-_assumption_of_the_virgin_by_palma_il_vecchio.jpgAccademia_-_Assumption_of_the_Virgin_by_Palma_il_VecchioMary drops her girdle to St. Thomas from heaven as proof of her Assumption.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/sir_pieter-paul_rubens_assumption_of_the_devine_and_holy_virgin_mary.jpgSir_Pieter-Paul_Rubens;_Assumption_of_the_Devine_and_Holy_Virgin_Maryhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/681px-guido_reni_1575-1642_the_assumption_of_the_virgin_mary-e1564622655460.jpg681px-Guido_Reni_(1575-1642)_The_assumption_of_the_Virgin_Mary2019-08-04T18:29:17+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2019/07/29/st-mary-participates-in-our-lady-of-mount-carmel-procession/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/67142453_356363725011117_6239882449321459712_n.jpg67142453_356363725011117_6239882449321459712_nThe Our Lady of Mount Carmel statue was lent out for the procession by St. Mary.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/mvimg_20190721_111732-e1564237130402.jpgMVIMG_20190721_111732The Mokena Mount Carmel Procession crosses Wolf Road.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_20190721_112046.jpgIMG_20190721_112046The Mokena Mount Carmel Procession passes the Old St. Mary Churchhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_20190721_111746.jpgIMG_20190721_111746The Our Lady of Mount Carmel statue was lent out for the procession by St. Mary.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/mt-carmel-procession-e1564018389839.jpgmt-carmel-procession-mokena2019-07-29T23:15:24+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2019/07/12/st-mary-mokena-continues-corpus-christi-tradition-in-2019/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_20190623_121705.jpgIMG_20190623_121705https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/mvimg_20190623_124840.jpgMVIMG_20190623_124840Father Raed Bader presides over Eucharistic Adoration inside the old St. Mary Church, built in 1864.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/crowds.jpgcrowdsCrowds of parishioners participated in the Corpus Christi procession.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_20190623_122114.jpgIMG_20190623_122114Members of the St. Mary children's choir sing during the Corpus Christi procession. Some were dressed up in their Communion outfits and tossed rose petals along the way.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_20190623_120403.jpgIMG_20190623_120403https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/00100lportrait_00100_burst20190623122603951_cover.jpg00100lPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20190623122603951_COVER2019-07-12T01:15:27+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2019/06/15/st-mary-announces-2019-young-adult-theology-on-tap-speaker-lineup/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/tot-2019_final-1.pngTOT 2019_finalhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/tot-2019_final-e1560302869704.pngTOT 2019_final2019-06-15T22:22:50+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2019/06/07/st-mary-mokena-to-hold-corpus-christi-procession/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cc-3.jpgCorpus-Christi-SacramentCrowds adore the Blessed Sacrament during the 2017 St. Mary Mokena Corpus Christi procession.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cc-1.jpgSaint-Mary-Corpus-Christi-2017https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cc-2.jpgcc-22019-06-07T01:07:20+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2019/05/29/defending-the-faith-st-mary-to-present-on-controversial-catholic-topics/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/book-1209805_1280-e1613008625793.jpgbook-1209805_12802019-05-29T00:33:42+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2019/05/25/christopher-west-explores-purpose-of-human-creation-at-engaging-st-mary-event/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/mvimg_20190522_201624-1-e1558795011533.jpgMVIMG_20190522_201624 (1)Folk/Americana musician Mike Mangione plays guitar during Christopher West's presentation at St. Mary Mokena.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/60757633_328189671161856_8653302904557404160_n.jpg60757633_328189671161856_8653302904557404160_nMike Mangione plays guitar as Christopher West performs ashttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/chris-west-volunteers.jpgChris-West-volunteersThe volunteer team, pictured with Christopher West and his team, who made the event possible.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/christopher-west-2-e1558792873173.pngChristopher West-2https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/christopher-west.pngChristopher Westhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/featured-image.pngfeatured-imagehttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/mvimg_20190522_201624.jpgMVIMG_20190522_2016242019-05-26T14:41:02+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2019/04/29/why-is-mary-crowned-in-may/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/saluspopuliromanicrowned.jpgSalusPopuliromanicrownedThe Salus Populi Romani, believed to have been painted by St. Luke himself.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/marigold-3528402_960_720.jpgmarigold-3528402_960_720https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/may-crowning-e1556406126822.jpgMay Crowning2019-05-01T00:22:22+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2019/04/25/st-mary-hosting-workshop-on-protecting-kids-online/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/digital-dangers.pngdigital dangershttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/coding-1841550_1280-e1555981640369.jpgOnline Danger2019-04-25T01:02:23+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2018/02/19/discover-divine-mercy-this-lent/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sr-faustina.jpgsr-faustinaSister Faustina Kowalska brought us Christ's message of Divine Mercy after He appeared to her, and she is now a Saint.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/divine-mercy-image1.jpgDivine Mercy ImageThe image of Divine Mercy. Christ offers many graces for venerating this image.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/divine-mercy-2.jpgDivine Mercy 2https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/divine-mercy-image.jpgDivine Mercy ImageThe Divine Mercy Image.2019-04-19T15:13:11+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2019/04/13/christoper-west-at-st-mary-mokena/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/chris-west-2.jpgChris-West-2https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/chris-west-e1555166045919.jpgChris-West2019-04-13T14:49:59+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2019/03/22/why-did-jesus-have-to-die-for-our-sins/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/800px-cristo_crucificado.jpg800px-Cristo_crucificadohttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/the_rebuke_of_adam_and_eve.jpgThe_Rebuke_of_Adam_and_EveGod rebukes Adam and Evehttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1024px-giotto_crucifixion-e1553133671310.jpg1024px-Giotto_Crucifixion2019-04-10T01:53:37+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2017/09/09/why-is-mary-important/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/mary-cross.jpgMary crossChrist on the Cross with Mary, John and Mary Magdalenehttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/guido_reni_1575-1642_the_assumption_of_the_virgin_mary.jpgGuido_Reni_(1575-1642)_The_assumption_of_the_Virgin_MaryAssumption of the Virgin. Painted by Guido Reni.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/carl_heinrich_bloch_-_the_annunciation.jpgCarl_Heinrich_Bloch_-_The_AnnunciationThe Annunciation. Painted by Carl Heinrich Bloch.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/mary-1.jpgMary-1https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/oia-416136_19201.jpgPlaceholder Image2019-04-02T01:42:31+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2019/03/11/how-do-we-know-the-early-church-was-catholic/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/keys-st-peter.jpgKeys-St-Peter2019-03-22T00:00:16+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2019/03/08/eucharistic-miracle-exhibit-visits-st-mary-mokena/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/miracle-gerona.pngmiracle-gerona2019-03-08T02:57:30+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2018/03/11/st-mary-mokena-qa-with-father-dindo-lent/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/catholic-qa-cover.jpgCatholic Q&A Cover2019-03-07T02:48:15+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2019/02/28/miles-christi-priest-to-speak-at-st-mary-mokena-parish-mission/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/smp-mission-2019-1-e1551317379760.jpgSMP-Mission-2019https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/smp-mission-2019.jpgSMP-Mission-20192019-02-28T01:33:11+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2019/02/24/st-mary-to-host-mardi-gras-date-night-babysitting-provided/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/mardi-gras-date-night.pngmardi-gras-date-nighthttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/mardi-gras.jpgmardi-gras2019-02-24T23:53:47+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2019/01/29/st-mary-mokena-marches-for-life-in-2019/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/dcm4l-e1548606664257.pngdcm4lMarch for Life 2018 in Washington DChttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_2531.jpgimg_2531March for Life Chicago 2019https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/20190113_163116.jpg20190113_163116https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/20190113_162709.jpg20190113_162709https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/3.jpg32019-01-29T04:18:43+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2019/01/19/immersion-or-pouring-what-is-the-right-way-to-baptize/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/baptism-of-christ.jpgbaptism of christThe Baptism of Christ. Painting by Antoine Coypel (circa 1690)https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/font-2654345_640.jpgfont-2654345_640Baptismal Fonthttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/church-window-1016443_1280.jpgChrist-Baptism2019-01-21T00:33:29+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2018/01/04/seven-new-years-resolutions-for-every-catholic/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/woman-571715_1280.jpgwoman-571715_1280https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/dove-3426187_1280.jpgDovehttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/church-3.jpgchurch-3https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/catholic-book.jpgCatholic BookPick out a book on a Catholic topic that interests you and read it to grow in knowledge of the faith.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/22199112_10209913339890846_1657798659_o.jpg22199112_10209913339890846_1657798659_oPracticing the Corporal Works of Mercy takes many forms, including volunteering at your parish.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/confession-2.jpgconfession-2Go to to confession as often as you need to, especially after committing a mortal sin.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/rosary-1.jpgRosary-1The Blessed Virgin Mary promised to Saint Dominic that "Whatever you ask through the Rosary shall be granted."https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/mass-1.jpgMass-1Start each week off with God by attending Sunday Mass.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/confession.jpgConfessionhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/adoration.jpgadorationSpend a few minutes per month with our Lord by adoring the Blessed Sacrament.2019-01-18T03:05:47+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2018/08/02/why-do-catholics-have-to-go-to-mass-every-sunday/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/catholic-mass-1748443_1920.jpgcatholic-masshttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/catholic-mass.jpgCatholic-Masshttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/holy-mass-1.jpgHoly-Mass-12019-01-18T02:28:28+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2018/06/26/why-youth-leave-the-church-and-how-to-stop-it/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/young-adult-2.jpgyoung-adult-2https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/young-adult.jpgyoung-adult-gazing2019-01-18T02:11:58+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2018/09/01/what-are-the-seven-sacraments-and-how-do-they-work/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/ordination-photo.jpgordination-photoPriestly Ordination ceremony at the Diocese of Joliet in 2018.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/eucharist-photo.jpgEucharist-photoJesus Christ is truly present in the Sacrament of the Eucharist.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/confessional-photo.jpgconfessional-photoTraditional Catholic confessionals.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/wedding-photo.jpgwedding-photoThe Sacrament of Marriagehttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/baptism-photo2.jpgbaptism-photo2The Sacrament of Baptismhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/confirmation-photo.jpgconfirmation-photoThe Sacrament of Confirmation Photo by: Staff Sgt. Jamal D. SutterReleasedhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/anointing-of-the-sick-photo.jpganointing of the sick-photoThe Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.2019-01-18T02:10:58+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2018/12/21/simbang-gabi-comes-to-saint-mary-mokena/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Father-Dindo-and-mom.jpgFather-Dindo-and-momFather Dindo and his mom.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/MVIMG_20181216_191321.jpgMVIMG_20181216_191321https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_20181216_191213.jpgIMG_20181216_191213https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_20181216_184103.jpgIMG_20181216_184103https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_20181216_184048.jpgIMG_20181216_184048https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/chop-suey-1.jpgchop sueyhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/MVIMG_20181216_184609.jpgMVIMG_20181216_184609https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/maha-blanco-2-2.jpgmaha blanco-2 (2)https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_20181216_194556.jpgIMG_20181216_194556https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_20181216_184321-1.jpgIMG_20181216_1843212018-12-21T03:21:09+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2018/12/18/third-annual-christmas-concert/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/48385192_293499364629856_3533551920352329728_n.jpg48385192_293499364629856_3533551920352329728_nMike Morrow plays the trumpet.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_20181214_193041.jpgIMG_20181214_193041Tenor Trevor Mitchell performs.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/MVIMG_20181214_201204.jpgMVIMG_20181214_201204https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/MVIMG_20181214_195403-1.jpgMVIMG_20181214_195403https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_20181214_194813-e1544980532181.jpgIMG_20181214_194813Len Pacek and [insert name] sing "Good King Wenceslaus."https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/MVIMG_20181214_201708-1.jpgMVIMG_20181214_201708Father Dindo sings along at the Saint Mary "Do It Yourself Christmas Concert."https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/MVIMG_20181214_201613.jpgMVIMG_20181214_201613https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/MVIMG_20181214_201604-1.jpgMVIMG_20181214_201604https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/MVIMG_20181214_201056-1.jpgMVIMG_20181214_201056Mike Morrow plays the trumpet during the Hallelujah chorus.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/MVIMG_20181214_200841-1.jpgMVIMG_20181214_2008412018-12-19T16:45:55+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2018/11/19/st-mary-parishioners-and-volunteers-hold-thanksgiving-food-drive/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/use-13.pngUse-13Volunteers load the food boxes onto trucks so it can be taken to those in need.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/use-11.pngUse-11Volunteers of all ages loaded and carried the donation boxes.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/use-10.pngUse-10Boxes, boxes everywhere! Saint Mary parishioners were generous with their nonperishable food donations this year.2018-11-20T17:05:19+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2018/11/15/christmas-giving-tree-comes-to-saint-mary/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/gift-tree.jpggift treehttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/45870481_298813910739407_1919479540950761472_n.jpg45870481_298813910739407_1919479540950761472_n2018-11-15T02:59:17+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2018/10/23/saint-mary-pilgrims-return-from-southern-europe/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/42113755_238915786755912_8444722851528835072_n-e1540257198826.jpg42113755_238915786755912_8444722851528835072_nPark View in Nice, France.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/monaco-cathedral.pngMonaco cathedralView of Monaco (left). Father Dindo takes a selfie in front of the Cathedral of Monaco (right).https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/42297469_239630623351095_4457704345579814912_n.jpg42297469_239630623351095_4457704345579814912_nCinque Terre, Italy.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/42446232_240234516624039_6217621848574656512_n.jpg42446232_240234516624039_6217621848574656512_nMonument of Pope Gregory V.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/42396109_240012663312891_6586091825952456704_n.jpg42396109_240012663312891_6586091825952456704_nInside the Basilica in Florencehttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/42303223_10156907491414551_4333526249663102976_n.jpg42303223_10156907491414551_4333526249663102976_nhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/42581036_10156910933654551_9219465845703442432_n.jpg42581036_10156910933654551_9219465845703442432_nInside the Roman Catacombshttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/42494550_10156909783374551_7455098821014454272_n.jpg42494550_10156909783374551_7455098821014454272_nPilgrims touch the Holy Door at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Wallshttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/42482646_240449876602503_4587443066935181312_n.jpg42482646_240449876602503_4587443066935181312_nSelfie in front of the Vatican Museumhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/pope.pngpopeFather Dindo, Father Mario, and some pilgrims display some patriotic pride at the Vatican (left). Pope Francis greets the crowds (right).2018-10-24T00:34:57+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2018/10/17/children-and-families-invited-to-trunk-or-treat-at-saint-mary-mokena/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/candy-corn-1726481_640.jpgcandy-corn-1726481_640https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/trunk-or-treat.pngTrunk-or-treat2018-10-17T01:43:40+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2018/10/07/raining-cats-and-dogs-at-saint-mary-mokena/2018-10-07T19:13:33+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2018/10/06/fifth-annual-oktoberfest-brings-germany-to-saint-mary-mokena/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/volunteers.pngVolunteersJust a few of the many volunteers who helped make St. Mary Mokena's Fifth Annual Oktoberfest possible.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/root-beer.jpgroot-beerThere was plenty of rootbeer to go around for the children at Kinderfest!https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/die-musikmeisters.jpgdie-musikmeistersDie Musikmeisters German band provides some traditional entertainment during Oktoberfest.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/indoor-crowd-2.jpgindoor crowd-2Crowds streamed into Saint Mary on Saturday for some quality German food and entertainments.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/serving.jpgservingVolunteers serving some delicious beef stroganoff and potato pancakes to hungry festival-goers.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/pretzels.jpgpretzelshttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/prize-baskets.jpgprize-basketsSome of the awesome prize baskets up for grabs during the annual St. Mary Oktoberfest raffle.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/of-guests.jpgOktoberfest-guestsOktoberfest attendees pose for a photo while enjoying each other's company.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/indoor-crowd.jpgindoor crowdhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/dindo-painting.jpgdindo-paintingFather Dindo's lovely hand-painted picture was sold at auction during Oktoberfest.2018-10-06T15:52:44+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2018/10/02/rediscovering-the-joy-of-catholicism/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/deacon-john2.pngDeacon-John2https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/deacon-john-e1538442224268.pngDeacon-John2018-10-02T13:29:40+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2018/09/28/saint-mary-mokena-will-pray-for-church-healing/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/prayer-lights.jpgprayer lightshttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/pray-2558490_1920.jpgpray-2558490_19202018-09-28T01:27:04+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2018/09/13/saint-mary-mokena-to-host-two-day-community-oktoberfest-celebration/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/oktoberfestlogo2018.jpgSaint Mary Mokena Oktoberfest 2018https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/oktoberfest-nr.jpgSaint Mary Mokena Oktoberfest2018-09-13T22:55:40+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2018/08/26/parish-service-day-at-saint-mary-mokena-draws-80-volunteers/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/parish-service-day-6.pngparish-service-daySt. Mary Mokena volunteers pull weeds and do other yard work as part of the parish's service day.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/service-day-5-e1535214589805.jpgservice-day-5https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/service-day-4.jpgservice-day-4https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/service-day-3.jpgservice-day-3https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/service-day-2-e1535214411825.jpgservice-day-2St. Mary Mokena parishioner Nell McCabe visits with residents at Sunny Hill Nursing Home.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/service-day-1-e1535214564234.jpgservice-day-1St. Mary Volunteers help clean up the sidewalks in downtown Mokena.2018-08-26T14:25:16+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2018/08/21/saint-mary-mokena-to-host-suicide-prevention-workshop-for-community/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/workshop.pngSertoma workshophttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/suicide-prevention.jpgsuicide-prevention2018-08-21T01:49:37+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2018/08/14/saint-mary-mokena-appoints-deacon-john-rex/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/deacon-rex-2.jpgdeacon-rex-2https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/deacon-rex.jpgDeacon-Rexhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/john-rex.jpgJohn-Rex2018-08-14T01:25:32+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2018/07/17/the-three-best-prayers-according-to-saint-mary-mokenas-father-dindo/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/rosary-how-to1.pngRosary-How-ToHow to pray the Rosary.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/divine-mercy-how-to1.pngDivine-Mercy-How-ToHow to pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/rosary-how-to.pngRosary-How-ToHow to pray the Rosary.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/divine-mercy-how-to.pngDivine-Mercy-How-ToHow to pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.2019-02-18T10:21:20+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2018/06/17/god-is-bigger-than-the-devils-spiritual-attacks/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/christ-tempted.jpgChrist-temptedEven Christ was tempted by evil, but He will always protect us if we place our faith in Him.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/crucufix.jpgcrucufix2018-08-15T02:57:04+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2018/06/10/saint-mary-mokena-corpus-christi-procession-2018/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/choir.pngCorpus-Christi-ChoirMembers of the Saint Mary choirs sing a traditional Eucharistic hymn at the first altar during the Corpus Christi procession.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_09881.jpgSt.-Mary-Old-Church-BenedictionFather Dindo presides over prayer presiding Benediction during the conclusion of the Corpus Christi procession.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_09851.jpgCorpus-Christi-Procession-Old-ChurchSt. Mary parishioners process to the old church on Wolf Road, built in 1864.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_0977.jpgSaint-Mary-Corpus-Christi-ProcessionThe Saint Mary Corpus Christi procession continued down 195th Street. Here, three bell ringers announce its coming with regular chimes.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_0971.jpgSt.-Mary-First-CommunicantsSt. Mary First Communicants spinkle flower petals along the Corpus Christi processionhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_09541.jpgSaint-Mary-Corpus-Christihttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_09321.jpgFr-Raed-Carries-SacramentFather Raed Bader carries the Blessed Sacrament in procession to the first altar.2018-06-10T22:44:50+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2018/06/02/500-scholarships-offered-by-saint-mary-mokena-knights/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/st-mary-mokena-scholarship.jpgst-mary-mokena-scholarship2018-06-02T19:11:03+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2018/05/28/saint-mary-mokenas-forgotten-world-war-i-veterans/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ww1.jpgWW1https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/memorial-day-3432665_1280.jpgmemorial-day-3432665_12802018-05-28T23:05:05+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2018/05/21/saint-mary-mokena-observes-new-marian-feast-day/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/mary-pentecost.jpgSt. Mary at PentecostSt. Mary was present at the founding of the church on Pentecost. This is part of why the church recognizes her as its mother.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/mary-4.jpgMary-4https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/mary-3-e1526935508308.jpgMary-Mother-of-God2018-05-21T20:45:37+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2018/05/11/children-make-first-holy-communion-at-saint-mary-mokena/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/first-communion-2018-3-e1525999839741.jpgFirst Communion at Saint Mary Mokena 2018https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/first-communion-2018-2-e1525999731293.jpgFirst Communion at Saint Mary Mokena 2018https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/first-communion-2018.jpgSaint Mary Mokena First Communion 20182018-05-11T01:02:33+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2018/04/21/help-saint-mary-protect-gods-planet/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/earth-2.jpgearth-2https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/earth-day.jpgearth-day2018-04-21T23:56:52+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2018/04/14/saint-mary-mokena-knights-donate-ultrasound-machine-to-pregnancy-center/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ultrasound-donation-2.jpgultrasound donation-2Waterleaf Pregnancy Center's new ultrasound machine, funded by an effort led by the St. Mary Mokena Knights of Columbus. https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ultrasound-donation-e1523494883763.jpgultrasound donation2018-04-15T15:01:13+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2018/04/05/seven-last-words-brings-christs-passion-to-life-at-saint-mary-mokena/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/print-finals-0277.jpegprint finals-0277The Blessed Mother holds Christ's lifeless body after it is taken down from the cross.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/unnamed.jpgPieta sceneThe Blessed Mother holds Christ's lifeless body after it is taken down from the cross.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/pieta-wide.jpgpieta-widehttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/choir-1.jpgchoir-1The choir members who provided the beautiful music so necessary to a play without any words.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/soldiers-cross.pngsoldiers-crossThe Roman soldiers (MattPakosz, Tony Bara and John Pacek) mock Jesus during the prison scene (left). St. Simon (Jeff Sniegowski) helps Jesus carry the cross (right).https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/simon-helps.jpegsimon-helpshttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/prison.jpegprisonhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/pieta-verticle.jpegpieta-verticlehttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/last-supper.jpeglast supperThe Last Supper scene as the Apostles gaze out at the audience. Christ is centered with Saint John leaning on his shoulder.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/foot-wash.jpegfoot-washThe Forgiven Woman (Victoria Dinaso) kneels at Jesus' feet after washing them during the "O Divine Redeemer" scene.2018-04-06T00:59:53+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2018/03/31/dozens-of-easter-baskets-blessed-at-saint-mary-mokena/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/easter-baskets.jpgEaster basketsEaster baskets are covered with white linen for the blessing, symbolizing the white cloth that covered Christ in the tomb. Underneath , bread, sausage, eggs and other foods wait in anticipation of Easter breakfast.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_0575.jpgIMG_0575Father Raed blesses the Easter baskets on Holy Saturday at Saint Mary Mokena.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_0574.jpgIMG_0574https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_0571.jpgIMG_0571Colorful, food-filled Easter baskets of various shapes and sizes adorned the altar of Saint Mary Mokena on Holy Saturday.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/covered-basket.jpgcovered basketEaster baskets are covered with white linen for the blessing, symbolizing the white cloth that covered Christ in the tomb.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_0569.jpgIMG_05692018-03-31T19:00:23+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2018/03/24/making-the-most-of-holy-week-a-reflection-on-christs-passion/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/stock-1.jpgstock-1https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/crown-of-thorns-2641239_1920.jpgcrown-of-thorns-2641239_19202018-03-24T19:19:43+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2018/03/15/a-history-of-saint-mary-mokena-1950-1985/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/vitas.pngFather-Vytas-1970sFather Vytas Memenas balanced the parish debt at St. Mary Mokena and made important renovations at the parish.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/stmary-1.jpgstmary-1https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/koop-bus.pngKoop-busFather Cecil Koop, OF.M., pastor of Saint Mary, stands with the school's first bus in 1964.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/saintmarysisters-e1520902393658.jpgsaintmarysistersSaint Mary Mokena teachers in 1955. From left: Sister M. Dennis, Sister M. Rosemary, Sister M. Therese Clare (principal), Sister M. Roseanne.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cecil-koop.pngCecil KoopFather Cecil Koop, OF.M. was pastor of St. Mary from 1954 to 1970, and moved the parish from the old church to its second location between 114th and 115th Avenues in Mokenahttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2nd-saint-mary.png2nd saint maryA photo of the second Saint Mary Church, built in 1955 and located between 114th and 115th Avenues in Mokena.2019-02-15T02:48:04+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2018/03/01/saint-mary-to-welcome-inspirational-speaker-former-pop-star/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/tajci-3-e1519862448280.jpgtajci-3St. Mary Mokena will host Tatiana "Tajci" Cameron, an internationally renowned songwriter and inspiration speaker.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/tajci-2-e1519862371850.jpgtajci-2https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/tajci.jpgtajci2018-03-01T00:10:41+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2018/02/16/saint-mary-mokena-to-present-seven-last-words-of-christ-passion-play/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/7lw-2.png7lw-2A sorrowful scene from "The Seven Last Words of Christ," to be performed at Saint Mary Mokena this year.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/7lw-1.png7lw-1The Last Supper scene from "The Seven Last Words of Christ" performance.2018-02-16T16:15:19+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2018/01/25/faith-starts-with-an-invitation/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/open-door2.pngopen door2https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cross-1-e1516842507178.jpgcross-1https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/open-door1.pngopen door2018-01-25T18:16:19+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2018/01/20/saint-mary-parishioners-march-for-life/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/mflc2018_headofmarch_preview.jpegMFLC2018_HeadOfMarch_previewAn estimated 6,000 pro-life supporters attended the Chicago Pro-Life March on Sunday, January 14, many of whom were youth and young adults.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/mflc2018_cardinalcupichtakenwithiphone_preview-e1516468116357.jpegMFLC2018_CardinalCupichTakenWithIPhone_previewCardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago was among the keynote speakers at the March for Life Chicago event. Photo courtesy of March for Life Chicago.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/m4l-5-e1516405566214.jpgM4L-5From left: Saint Mary parishioners Mary Pacek, Michael McCague and Helen Pacek enjoy each other's company at the Chicago March for Life.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/m4l-4.jpgM4L-4Members of "Ignite" Saint Mary Youth Ministry pose for a photo at March for Life Chicago 2018.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/m4l-3-e1516405357763.jpgM4L-3https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/m4l-2-e1516405148444.jpgM4L-2An estimated 6,000 pro-life supporters attended the Chicago Pro-Life March on Sunday, January 14, many of whom were youth and young adults.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/m4l-1.jpgM4L-12018-01-21T02:05:10+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2018/01/16/saint-mary-to-host-practical-workshop-on-non-confrontational-street-evangelization/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/evangelization.jpgEvangelization2018-01-16T23:13:58+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2017/12/24/bingo-franciscan-sisters-get-a-christmas-treat-from-local-knights/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/koc-nuns-4-e1514147551851.jpgKOC-nuns-4Santa clearly came early to the Franciscan Motherhouse in Frankfort this year.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/koc-nuns-3-e1514147166797.jpgKOC-nuns-3A sister plays Bingo during the Knights of Columbus "Nun's Bingo" event organized at the Franciscan Motherhouse in Frankfort.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/koc-nuns-2-e1514146899874.jpgKOC-nuns-2https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/koc-nuns-1-e1514146965747.jpgKOC-nuns-1Sister Marilyn smiles for the camera while holding one of her Bingo prizes.2017-12-24T21:02:21+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2017/12/17/its-beginning-to-sound-a-lot-like-christmas-at-saint-mary/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_0496.jpgIMG_0496Members of the Saint Mary Children's choir sing "Once in Royal David's City" as Anna Pacek, Director of Sacred Music at Saint Mary, conducts behind.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_0530.jpgIMG_0530https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_0526.jpgIMG_0526https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_0522.jpgIMG_0522https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_0517.jpgIMG_0517https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_0512.jpgIMG_0512Simonetta Pacek, Associate Director of Sacred Music at Saint Mary, performs a solo of "Oh Holy Night."https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_0503.jpgIMG_0503https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_0498.jpgIMG_0498Helen Pacek plays a harp solo of "Silent Night" for the audience.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_0492.jpgIMG_0492https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_0484.jpgIMG_04842017-12-18T16:44:47+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2017/12/11/young-adults-celebrate-christmas-season-at-saint-mary/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/chirstmas-party-11.jpgchirstmas-party-11The most important part of the Christmas party was the fellowship the Catholic young adults enjoyed with each other.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/chirstmas-party-8.jpgchirstmas-party-8Shown here is one of the more "unique" Christmas sweaters on display at the party. Yes, it lit up.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/chirstmas-party-9.jpgchirstmas-party-9The most important part of the Christmas party was the fellowship the Catholic young adults enjoyed with each other. https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/chirstmas-party-7.jpgchirstmas-party-7https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/chirstmas-party-6.jpgchirstmas-party-6https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/chirstmas-party-5.jpgchirstmas-party-5https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/chirstmas-party-4.jpgchirstmas-party-4https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/chirstmas-party-3.jpgchirstmas-party-3https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/chirstmas-party-2.jpgchirstmas-party-2One can almost taste the Christmas season by looking at this table-full of treats at the Saint Mary Young Adult Christmas Party.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/chirstmas-party-1.jpgchirstmas-party-1Some of the gifts at the Saint Mary Young Adult Christmas party. Everything from a complicated puzzle box to a wine set was up for grabs.2017-12-11T01:01:23+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2017/12/07/a-sleigh-full-of-gifts-at-saint-mary/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20171203_104148_1512497386405.jpgSaint Mary Mokena Christmas VolunteersSaint Mary volunteers also unwrapped crayons, getting them ready to be recycled for the physically handicapped.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20171203_080152.jpgSaint Mary Mokena Christmas gift volunteersSaint Mary Mokena had its own "elves" sorting and packing all the gifts from the annual collection.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20171202_172211.jpgSaint Mary Mokena Christmas Gift Collection2017-12-07T02:20:52+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2017/12/04/saint-mary-invites-men-to-december-breakfast-and-fellowship/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/mens-ministry-2.jpgMen's Ministry-2https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/fr-raed.jpgfr-raedFather Raed will give a presentation on evangelization at the December 16 Men's Ministry meeting.2017-12-04T00:42:41+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2017/12/02/how-to-grow-in-spirit-this-advent-season/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/rosary.jpgrosaryPraying the Rosary is a great way to slow down and reflect on God's plan for us.2017-12-02T21:04:45+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2017/11/30/saint-mary-to-hold-community-christmas-concert/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/christmas-concert-1.jpgChristmas-concert-1https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/christmas-concert-2.jpgChristmas-concert-22017-11-30T01:53:51+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2017/11/21/saint-mary-thanksgiving-food-drive-fills-250-boxes/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/tg-food-drive-volunteers-2.jpgTG-Food-Drive-Volunteers-2Saint Mary Thanksgiving food drive volunteers pose in front of one of the delivery trucks.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/happy-thanksgiving.pnghappy-thanksgivinghttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/tg-food-drive-volunteers.jpgTG-Food-Drive-VolunteersStudent volunteers packed roughly 250 boxes of food for the Saint Mary Thanksgiving Food Drive before using some muscle to load them onto trucks.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/tg-food-drive-boxes.jpgTG-Food-Drive-BoxesSaint Mary parishioners managed to fill these 250 boxes with food item donations for those in need.2017-11-25T17:26:37+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2017/11/04/saint-mary-marks-100-years-of-fatima-with-procession/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/fatima-6.jpgFatima-6Procession participants walked around the parish grounds with a statue of the Virgin Mary, in honor of the 100th anniversary of Fátima.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/fatima-5-e1509670864934.jpgFatima-5Saint Mart parishioners prepare to say the Rosary in four languages: English, Tagalog, Arabic and Spanish.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/fatima-4.jpgFatima-4A statue of our Blessed Mother, lit up and decorated with a flowery arrangement, soared above the center of the procession.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/fatima-3.jpgFatima-3Saint Mary parishioners approach the Fátima statue one by one to place flowers and venerate the Blessed Mother.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/fatima-2.jpgFatima-2Procession participants return to Saint Mary after walking around the parish grounds with a statue of the Virgin Mary, in honor of the 100th anniversary of Fatima.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/fatima-1.jpgFatima-12017-11-04T00:42:50+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2017/10/24/how-can-catholics-celebrate-halloween/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/secular-halloween.jpgsecular halloweenIt's OK to have fun on Halloween as a Catholic, as long as you observe it in context of All Saints' Day.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/catholic-halloween.jpgCatholic HalloweenConsider giving Halloween candy out in homemade Catholic treat bags.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/boniface_iv.jpgBoniface_IVIn 609 AD, Pope Boniface IV instituted a feast day that would honor the Saints and Martyrs. The eve of All Saints' Day would become All Hallow's Eve, or Halloween (Image: Public Domain).https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/catholic-halloween.pngCatholic HalloweenHalloween can be thought of, in the Catholic sense, as All Saints' Day Eve (Image: Public Domain)https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/cemetery-290901_1920.jpgcemetery-290901_19202017-10-24T23:11:29+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2017/10/17/saint-mary-mens-ministry-kickoff-to-host-chicago-cubs-chaplain/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/mens-ministry.jpgMen's Ministryhttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/mens-ministry2.pngmen's ministry2https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/frburke.pngfrburkeFather Burke Masters is the official chaplain for the Chicago Cubs.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/mens-ministry.pngmen's ministry2025-07-21T09:10:16+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2017/10/16/saint-mary-and-the-pro-life-generation/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/caitlin-prolife3.pngcaitlin-prolifehttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/saintmaryprolife-3.jpgsaintmaryprolife-3https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/sait-mary-pro-life1.jpgsait mary pro-lifehttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/pro-life-crosses2.jpgPro-life-crosses2https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/pro-life-crosses.jpgPro-life-crossesThe small white crosses outside Saint Mary Mokena are a small reminder for us to pray for an end to abortion.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/40-days-for-life.png40-days-for-lifePraying for an end to abortion at the Access Clinic in Downers Grove, Monday, October 2: St. Mary parishioners, Marybeth Reiter, Carolyn Farhat, Diane & Cliff Peloquin, Donna Shehane, Joe & Helen Sluis. 2017-10-16T13:53:47+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2017/10/10/saint-mary-holds-pet-blessing/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/animal-blessing4.jpganimal blessing4Two parishioners hold Father Dindo's beloved Yorkshire Terriers, Paris (pictured left) and Scarlett.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/animal-blessing3.jpganimal blessing3Father Dindo blesses a bunch of happy pooches on Pet Blessing Sunday.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/animal-blessing2.jpganimal blessing2https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/animal-blessing.jpganimal blessing2017-10-10T01:08:04+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/2017/10/02/mokena-gets-a-taste-of-germany-at-the-saint-mary-oktoberfest/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/22219276_10209913341050875_1731055872_o.jpg22219276_10209913341050875_1731055872_ohttps://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/22164137_10209913341810894_1557893943_o.jpg22164137_10209913341810894_1557893943_oOur pastor, Father Dindo (pictured left) sported his traditional German hat to celebrate the night.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/22197802_10209913343010924_926246137_o.jpg22197802_10209913343010924_926246137_oDiet or regular? These Saint Mary volunteers made sure all the non-alcohol drinkers stayed hydrated. https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/22199112_10209913339890846_1657798659_o.jpg22199112_10209913339890846_1657798659_oThese volunteers cannot contain their excitement as they cut fresh apple strudel.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/22197724_10209913342490911_1146213867_o.jpg22197724_10209913342490911_1146213867_oMMMMM, more brats...https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/22172019_10209913341250880_204669245_o.jpg22172019_10209913341250880_204669245_oDie Musikmeisters play a polka in the background as attendees bust a move.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/22199115_10209913339850845_83528006_o.jpg22199115_10209913339850845_83528006_oThis Oktoberfest attendee couldn't wait to sink his teeth into the succulent German brat on his plate.https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/22197423_10209913468734067_159839941_o.jpg22197423_10209913468734067_159839941_oGreat food and company made for a spectacular Oktoberfest Saturday evening at Saint Mary Parish.2017-10-02T18:39:23+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/contact/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/mary-2.jpgMary-2https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/portfolio-7.jpgPlaceholder Image2017-09-14T17:10:12+00:00weekly0.6https://themokenamarian.com/2017/09/14/german-oktoberfest-coming-to-saint-mary-mokena-community-welcome/https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/oktoberfestlogo2017.jpgOktoberfestLogo2017https://themokenamarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/oktoberfest-logo.jpgOktoberfest logo2017-09-14T01:24:27+00:00monthlyhttps://themokenamarian.com/blog/2017-09-09T00:31:54+00:00weekly0.6https://themokenamarian.comdaily1.02026-03-05T00:08:11+00:00