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.
Ash Wednesday Masses - February 18
8:30 a.m. - Sacred Heart/Kinsman
12:00 p.m. - Assumption
6:30 p.m. - Assumption
Thursday Mornings @ 9:30 a.m.
Berst Hall - Madonna Room
Everyone is welcome - bring a friend!
Questions?
Call Pat Hudetz @ (630) 935-2103
To visit the MAKE website,
click on the image above.
Deacon William Dunn
Director of Catechesis & Evangelization
Director of Family Faith & RCIA Programs
Phone: 815-634-4171, extension 3
Email:
ddunn@abvcc.org
Please return your pledge envelopes to the diocese via USPS or click on the link above to donate online.
Thank you for your generosity!
Your Gift to the CMAA Makes an Impact!
This is commitment weekend for the 2026 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal (CMAA). The appeal is a powerful way to put our faith into action. Please see the 2026 CMAA Opening Report in this weekend's bulletin.
This year's theme is Beyond all Expectations: Faith that Elevates! When we care for those in need, we answer this call. Our parish joins with other parishes to serve the vulnerable, grow children in faith, and strengthen vocations. We cannot foster these ministries alone. This is a diocese-wide effort. We receive 70% of any amount raised over our goal to reinvest in our parish.
Please prayerfully consider your gift and help our parish reach $34,200. Complete and return a pledge envelope in church today. Thank you for your support!
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
Ash Wednesday Masses
Wednesday, February 18
8:30 a.m. - Sacred Heart/Kinsman
12:00 p.m. - Assumption
6:30 p.m. - Assumption
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
Wednesday, February 28 - The Chosen Viewing - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Berst Hall
