Welcome Back!  Masses now available at two locations.  Click on the Mass to register.

Weekday Morning Masses
Wednesday, August 5-8am DI 
Friday, August 7-8am DI 

Weekend Masses
Saturday, August 8- 4pm DP 
Sunday, August 9-10am DI 


BEFORE YOU ARRIVE • Make your reservation online through the link above or through Sign Up Genius. Online reservations must be completed by 10:00am on Fridays for both weekday and weekend Masses. If you do not have access to the internet, please call the Divine Infant Jesus rectory on Monday or the Divine Providence rectory on Tuesday between10:00am - 3:00pm to make your reservation. • Check your temperature, if you have a fever and/or do not feel well, please do not come to church. • Please bring a Face Covering.

WHEN YOU ARRIVE • Enter only through the main church doors on Newcastle Ave. • Please keep your face covering or mask on at all times (you will receive instructions during the service if receiving Communion). • A greeter will welcome you and check you in. In order to assist health officials if needed, we will keep a list of attendees (name and contact information) for four weeks after which the list will be destroyed. • The greeter will sanitize your hands. • Please observe social distancing (6 feet) at all times. • Ushers will direct you to pews with markings on where to sit. You may sit next to those with whom you are domiciled if they arrive with you. You are not able to choose your seat or change your seat once seated.

DURING THE SERVICE • Masks must be worn the entire time you are in the church. • Please note that worship aids/hymnals will not be available, as congregational singing is not permitted at this time. All are welcome to hum along to the songs/hymns as lead by the cantor! • If you need to leave your seat during the service (other than Communion) please do not stand in areas that cannot accommodate social distancing. • No physical Sign of Peace may be exchanged between those with whom you are not domiciled (but feel free to offer a nod or a friendly wave as a Sign of Peace!). • Follow instructions for the reception of Communion, which the Presider will explain. • An usher will let you know when to leave your seat in order to maintain social distancing. • If you are not going to receive Communion, please cross your arms over your chest and bow your head when approaching the Presider or Minister of Communion. • When 12 feet (2 people away) from the presider, sanitize your hands using the sanitizer from the usher. After sanitizing do not touch any surfaces. 

As recommended by the Archdiocese of Chicago we have implemented SignUpGenius to reserve seating for any events including Mass that will take place at Divine Infant Church for the time being. There is no cost to use this service. You may create an account or you may register for a specific event without an account at the following address: www.signupgenius.com . Reservations are limited. If you do not have access to the internet, there will be some slots available for call-ins. The DP Rectory (708-562-3364) will take reservation calls on Mondays from 10a—3:00pm. Please be sure to include the TOTAL number of those who will attend including yourself. We truly look forward to seeing you at Church...our goal is to be able to celebrate Christ together again in a safe and healthy manner. • When you approach the presider or minister, DO NOT remove your mask. Extend a single hand to receive the host. • Move 6 feet to the right or left, then remove your face covering, and consume the host. We encourage those who may need help with this to be assisted by those with whom they are domiciled. • Replace your face covering and return to your pew.

AFTER THE SERVICE • You will be dismissed pew by pew to preserve social distancing in the aisles. Please follow the instructions of the usher. • Please use only the designated exit doors. Do not congregate outside the church doors and please be mindful of wearing your face covering inside and outside in accordance with state guidelines.

THANK YOU for helping us create a safe and prayerful return to Church! PLEASE NOTE • While our Parish Staff will attempt to take appropriate precautions consistent with the advice of public health authorities, parishioners and guests should understand that they assume the risk of contracting COVID-19 anytime they enter a public space since such precautions do not eliminate the risk of infection. • Please remember that all present will have varying degrees of comfort being back at church. Please do not take offense at any gesture or lack thereof. We are ALL present for one purpose: to once again, celebrate the Eucharist to strengthen us as the Body of Christ!

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.