Mass Schedule

  • Sunday's Liturgy
    7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am
    Saturday: 5:00 pm

  • Daily Liturgy
    Weekday: 7:00 am, 8:45 am
    Saturday: 8:00 am

  • Holy Days
    7:00 am, 8:45 am, 12:30 pm, 7:00 pm

  • National Holidays
    9:00am



Weekly Bulletin
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Parish Office
Weekdays:  Monday - Fridays 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Phone: 630-654-3365
Fax: 630-654-8701

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Reverend Robert J. Schuler
Beloved Pastor
December 21, 1945 - August 11, 2010
Ordained to the Priesthood June 3, 1989
In celebration of the life and ministry of Fr. Bob Schuler
The Mass of Resurrection was celebrated Monday, August 16 at 11:00 a.m.

Fr. Bob's Montage

Thank You, Notre Dame Parish Family

The celebration of Fr. Bob Schuler’s life and ministry was a very beautiful and spiritually moving experience. During the visitation hours on Sunday and early Monday, we met an ever continuing flow of priests, deacons, parishioners and friends, all expressing their love, admiration and respect for our brother Fr. Bob. Monday’s Mass of the Resurrection, concelebrated by Bishops Sartain, Siegel and Imesch, Abbots from nearby religious communities, Fathers Raj and Venard, and many priests and deacons from and beyond the Diocese of Joliet, was a beautiful and spiritually moving tribute. The parish choirs filled the worship space with beautiful and moving song, and the parish staff, greeters and many other volunteers came together to meet our every need.

On behalf of Fr. Bob’s entire family, we thank all who came to express condolences, love and admiration for our loving brother; and we thank each and every one who made the wonderful celebration possible. You are and will remain in our prayers.

Bill Schuler, Barb Murray, Betty Micek, Peggy Summins, Jeannie Papacek and Cathie Brechtel.

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Reverend John Barrett was named as Administrator of Notre Dame Parish
by Bishop J. Peter Sartain on Monday, August 16. Fr. John will serve as our Administrator
until a Pastor is assigned in the future. 
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September 5 Twenty Third Sunday In Ordinary Time
"Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple." Luke 14:25-33

Who Will Take His Place
Fr. Bob has left us for a better place. We will miss him. He was our priest, our leader and our friend. Who will take his place? Oh, we will get a new Pastor, but the question is who will become a new priest to replace him. Fr. Bob was active in the Vocational Ministry. He worked in it, he supported it financially and prayed for vocations. We, as his Parish Family, should do the same. Each of us should be aware of individuals, young or old, that may have the "calling". They may just need encouragement with words, and actions. They could be in families, schools, friendships. In other words it could be anywhere or anyone. As we mourn Fr. Bob and say our earthly goodbyes, we should also take time to pray for vocations.

One In The Body and Blood Of The Lord
 2010 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal - Diocese of Joliet
Please make your pledge today!

Entered Eternal Life
Anne D. Barrett

Labor Day Closings
The Parish Office and the Adoration Chapel will be closed on Monday, September 6 because of the Labor Day holiday.

Summer Office Hours
 Beginning June 4 through Friday, September 3 the Parish Office will close on Fridays at Noon. Mondays through Thursdays the office will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 Save The Date !!!!
Our Annual Notre Dame Parish Picnic is scheduled for Saturday, September 11 following the 5:00 p.m. mass. Anyone wanting to help with this fun filled parish event, call Helen Samios Lambke at 847.207.2635.

Going To Mass On Vacation
Good Catholics on vacation attend Sunday Mass. Locations of of churches and times of service are easy to obtain online. Make sure your advance planning includes time for worship as part of your vacation. God never takes a vacation from you.
For a list of Mass times Click Here

Notre Dame Religious Education Registration 2010-2011
 All parish families with children are invited to register in the Faith Formation program at Notre Dame Parish. The Growing in Faith Together (GIFT) program consists of the Children's Ministry for children entering grades 1-5, and the Young Adolescent Ministry (YAM) for youth entering grades 6-8. Faith sessions are are held on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. Children begin sacramental preparation for First Communion and First Reconciliation in grade one and receive the sacraments in grade two. One of the most important things you can give your child is a firm foundation in the faith. Register now to reserve a place for your child.  After August 1st, there is a late fee for currently enrolled families. This does not apply to new families.  All parish children are welcome in the GIFT program, no child will be denied instruction in the faith due to an inability to pay tuition or fees. For more information, and to register, call 630.654.3365, or Click Here to register on-line.

R.C.I.A.  (Rite Of Christian Initiation Of Adults)
Opening Session Wednesday September 8 At 7:30 p.m. In O'Keefe
It is time to begin thinking ahead about your future, about your life and about your family. Experience has shown that there are many individuals within our parish that may want to become Catholics, or are baptized Catholics and have not received the Sacraments of Holy Eucharist or Confirmation. There are also many other reasons. If you want to find out more about the program, click on the "bulletin link" and get more information about the program. You will also find a Registration Form or you may also call or e-mail Deacon Frank 630.655.0191 or foys.frank@att.net.

Living With Loss
Hope for those struggling to live without a loved one. We have a special night planned where you will learn practical ways to address your loss, give hope and meaning to you and learn that you are not alone. Please join us on: Tuesday, September 21, from 7 - 8:30 p.m. in the O'Keefe Center. For more information, contact Doug Muir at 630.654.3365  x244. Please RSVP by Tuesday, September 14.

Knit One, Pray Too!
The Notre Dame Prayer Shawl Ministry will begin to meet again on every Wednesday beginning September 15th at 1:00 p.m. in the Marian Room. For more information about this wonderful outreach ministry please call Mary Michalica at 630.323.8582.

Yeah! We're back!
Childcare during Mass will resume next weekend September 11/12. Childcare is available for the 5:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday and the 9:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday. We are in need of more adult and teen volunteers. Please contact Karen Niemeyer at 630.769.9001 or  kbernie@sbcglobal.net.

Abortion Support As Near As your Telephone
 Have you or someone close to you experienced a pregnancy loss due to abortion? CareNet Services of DuPage offers free and confidential support to both women and men. Please call for more information 630-599-0043.

Food Pantry
We are always in need of any non-perishable foods and personal hygiene, paper and cleaning products. Please be generous, the need is great and growing every day. Your generosity assists approximately 60 local families. If you are unable to bring donations on a designated Sunday, your donations can be dropped off at the office during business hours or brought to church any Sunday.

 Stewardship: Automatic Debit & Credit Card Offering Forms
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Revised Diocesan Pastoral Policy Regarding
Sexual Abuse of Minors Now Available
 Parents and Volunteers may now pick up this pamphlet at the Parish Office along with the required acknowledgement form. You may also view and print the forms at the links below. Reading the revised policy is required by the Diocese of Joliet in an effort to keep our children safe and secure.

Acknowledgement Form                     Pastoral Policy Regarding Sexual Abuse of Minors

Good Things to Pray For
Notre Dame Parish Community.
End of abortion.
Respect of all life.
Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life.
Our Men and Women serving in the Armed Forces, and their families that await their safe return.
All of our sick, shut in, and bereaved.
All the deceased members of our parish.
Those who have no one to pray for them.
Peace - in the world, in communities, and in families.
The poor, the hungry, and the homeless.
Those in difficult financial circumstances because of the economy.
Those who are unemployed because of the economy.
All travelers, whether on vacation. or for other reasons, that they get to their destinations and return safely.
And the list goes on.

Care And Pray For Our Own,
Christopher Lankford is at St. John Vianney Seminary at St. Thomas University in St. Paul. This is the beginning of a long journey for him. He needs our prayers and support to answer this wonderful call to a vocation that all of us need so very much. When you have time, please drop Chris a line of encouragement assuring him that we are praying for him. His address is: 
                                 Chris Lankford
                                 University of St. Thomas
                                 Box #2268
                                 2115 Summit Avenue
                                 St. Paul, MN 55105-9094

All Lector, Extraordinary Ministers, as well as Mass intentions, and the listing of the ill in our parish community are listed in the Bulletin. Click on the “Bulletin” icon. 

Altar Server Schedule, Handbook and Contract                    
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Young People's Choir Schedule
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