Times updated 2/27/2024
Wednesday - 8 a.m., Stations of the Cross 5:30 p.m.
Saturday - 5:00 p.m. Mass
Sunday - 11:00 a.m. Mass
Greetings, dearmembers of Our Lady of Lourdes community. This is Fr. Néstor Sanchez, your newly appointed parish priest. It brings me immense joy to bewith all of you, as I have been a part of this parish community for just over a month now.
The process of adapting to my new role has been very good, and I must say that I already feel at home. However, there is something I recently stumbled upon while going through the parish files. It was the parish album. As I looked through those familiar faces, I realized that there are still many of youwhom I have not had the pleasure of meeting. This realization has prompted me to reach out to you.
If, for any reason, you have not been able to return to our church since the Covid-19 pandemic or for any other personal circumstances, I want you to know that this parish is your home. Our parish community eagerly awaits your return, and we long to embrace you once again.
On a personal note, I would ask you to have the opportunity to get to know each and every one of you and extend my warm greetings after Mass.
In the coming weeks, we have a special event to look forward to. On September 24th, Bishop Hicks will be joining us to celebrate the installation Mass. I wholeheartedly invite the entire community to attend this special occasion. It will not only be a chance for all ofus to reconnect but also an opportunity to showcase the strength and unity of our community to Bishop Hicks, our beloved Bishop of Joliet.
I humbly request your prayers for the success of this celebration and for the continuous growth of our parish community. Together, let us strive to build a community that is rooted in faith, filled with hope, and driven by charity.
May God's blessings be upon all of you.
With warm regards,
Fr. Nestor Sanchez