ANNOUNCEMENT FROM BISHOP JOHN MANZ
TO THE PARISHIONERS OF MARY, MOTHER OF DIVINE GRACE

Dear Mary, Mother of Divine Grace Parish Family,

I am writing to let you know that your pastor, Fr. Marcin Szczypula will be away from the parish for a few weeks to attend to some personal health issues. It is important to note that his health issues are not related to allegations of sexual abuse. He has never been so accused. Neither are they related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cardinal Cupich will name a Parish Administrator to serve in Fr. Szczypula’s absence as soon as possible. The Administrator will provide pastoral support to the people of Mary, Mother of Divine Grace Parish and will be a seasoned hand in managing the parish office. Your liturgy schedule will remain in place for the foreseeable future and we will communicate new information as it becomes available.

Please join me in praying for Fr. Szczypula as he takes time to heal and for all who are suffering at this time.

Yours in Christ, Bishop John Manz

Sunday Mass is now available via live streaming! Visit our YouTube channel to watch live Mass on Sundays at 10am. 
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!

Beginning on Monday, October 12th, rather than a Mass, we will be offering an 8:00am Communion Service at Divine Providence. To register, please sign up on Sign Up Genius or call the Divine Providence Rectory on Mondays between 10a-3p. Thank You.

To Register for Mass 
We are excited to be reunited with you for Mass. Our parish offers an 8:00am Communion Service on Mondays(DP), 8am Mass on Wednesdays(DI) and Fridays(DI), 4:00pm Anticipated Mass on Saturday at Divine Providence and 10:00am on Sunday at Divine Infant Jesus. Dispensation from Sunday Mass and Holy Days of Obligation continues. Please note that all services require preregistration to attend.  There will be no walk-ins at this time. To preregister for Mass, click on the links below. 
If you require assistance registering, please contact the parish office at 708-562-3364 on Mondays between 10am-3pm. 

Weekday Morning Masses/Communion Service

Wednesday, October 28-8am Mass DI (Sign-up available Monday Morning at 10am)
Friday, October 30-8am Mass DI (Sign-up available Monday Morning at 10am)
Monday, November 2-8am All Soul's Day Mass DP (Sign-up available Monday Morning at 10am)

Weekend Masses
Saturday, October 31- 4pm Mass DP (Sign-up available Monday Morning at 10am)
Sunday, November 1-10am Mass DI (Sign-up available Monday Morning at 10am)

OFFERINGS • Offertory baskets will be in the Narthex upon check in. 

We still need volunteers to help! The following areas in the church need coverage:
♦ Set-up: Maximize air circulation, open main doors
♦ Greeters/Ushers: Welcome parishioners, manage flow of attendees to seats
♦ Clean-Up: Following each event, clean and disinfect common surfaces

Volunteer for one event or many! The choice is up to you! 
Email Karen Luciano at kluciano@archchicago.org to assist in our reopening.
WE CANNOT DO THIS ALONE. WE NEED YOUR HELP. 

Check back here often to also keep current on any changes to these plans.  
https://www.archchicago.org/coronavirus/reopening

Please click HERE to view the Archdiocese of Chicago Reopening Pamphlet.