Diocese of Joliet
Loving Christ, Loving Others
Thank you for visiting Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church. It is always a joy to have visitors to our congregation. If you are interested in learning more about the Roman Catholic Faith, and/or if you are Catholic and would like to become a parishioner, please call the parish office.
Father Josh's Teaching Mass originally scheduled for Tuesday, August 19 is being rescheduled. A new date will be published soon!
God Bless Pope Leo XIV
Deacon William Dunn
Director of Catechesis & Evangelization
Director of Family Faith & RCIA Programs
Phone: 815-634-4171, extension 3
Email:
ddunn@abvcc.org
Thursday Mornings @ 9:30 a.m.
Berst Hall - Madonna Room
Everyone is welcome - bring a friend!
Questions?
Call Pat Hudetz @ (630) 935-2103
Please note that there will be no
Bible Study session on Thursday, August 28.
Communications from Bishop Hicks
2025 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal Update
(as of August 10, 2025)
Goal: $32,500
Amount Pledged: $41,460
Amount Paid: $34,998
Number of Donors: 164
Please return your pledge envelopes to the diocese via USPS or click on the link to your left to donate online.
Thank you for your generosity!
Prayer for Our Government
Dear Lord,
Guide and direct those who serve this country in positions
of leadership and power.
Give them Your wisdom
and clarity
as they make decisions
for our nation.
Amen.
The Proper Way to Receive Holy Communion
Only those practicing Catholics who are in the state of grace may receive Holy Communion.
If one is receiving the Sacred Host on the tongue:
When receiving communion on the tongue, please do not lean towards the minister. Please stand up as straight as possible. After saying “Amen” in response to the minister of the Holy Communion, the communicant should open the mouth wide and fully extend the tongue far enough so that the Sacred host can be placed upon it for safety precautions and without danger of it falling. Please note that it is important to extend the tongue, not just open the mouth. Once you have received communion, make the sign of the cross, and return to your seat for silent prayer.
If one is receiving the Sacred Host in the hand:
Upon approaching the minister of the Sacred Host, fully extend the hands so the minister can reach them. If the left hand is extended, place the right hand under the left for support; if the right hand is extended, place the left hand under the right for support. In essence, a throne is formed in the sign of an X-cross to receive the Sacred Host. Step aside and place the Host in your mouth to consume it; make the sign of the cross, and return to your seat for silent prayer.
Mass Times
Regular Weekend Mass Times
Assumption
Saturday* - 4:00 p.m.
*First Saturday of the Month - Additional Mass @ 8:30 a.m.
Sunday - 7:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
Sacred Heart, Kinsman
Sunday - 9:00 a.m.
Regular Weekday Mass Times
Assumption
Tuesday - 6:30 p.m.*
*First Tuesday of the Month Mass is followed by St. Peregrine Devotions and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
Thursday & Friday - 8:30 a.m.
Rosary
Tuesday - 6 p.m.
Thursday & Friday - 8 a.m.
Sacred Heart, Kinsman
Wednesday - 8:30 a.m.
Weekly Confession Times
(Different on Holy Days & Holidays)
Assumption
Tuesday - 6:00 p.m. to 6:20 p.m.
Thursday & Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 8:20 a.m.
Saturday - 3:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. (First Saturday only - 8:00 a.m. to 8:20 a.m.)
Sacred Heart, Kinsman
Wednesday - After 8:30 a.m. Mass
Sunday - After 9:00 a.m. Mass
Office Hours
Monday to Thursday - 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
This Week's Events
Upcoming Events - Save These Dates
Wednesday, September 3 - The Chosen Viewing - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Berst Hall
Saturday, September 27 - Pet Blessing - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Church Parking Lot (Inclement weather: Berst Hall)
Saturday, September 27 - Blue Mass - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Assumption Church
Saturday, September 27 - Blessing of Emergency Vehicles after Mass - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Church Parking Lot
Saturday, September 27 - Dinner Honoring First Responders - All Welcome - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Berst Hall
