Parish Info

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT | St. Kieran Parish is a Catholic community within the Archdiocese of Chicago. Empowered by the Holy Spirit—nourished by scripture and sacrament, we are called by Christ to become disciples and stewards. Through worship, fellowship, catechesis, and service to all God’s children, we embrace our Lord’s challenge to live as family and be his witnesses, beginning here in Chicago Heights.

BAPTISMS: Are celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of most months. Parents MUST attend a mandatory preparation session before baptism takes place. These are held on the 2nd Thursday of most months at 7:30 PM in the school. Please call the rectory for more information.

MARRIAGE: Please make arrangements with Fr. Joseph Cook at least 9 months before your wedding date. All couples must attend a marriage preparation program to be scheduled during your first meeting with him, or our deacon.

HOW DOES ONE BECOME CATHOLIC? Please call the rectory or contact the Religious Ed office.

NEW PARISHIONERS: Registration forms are available in the back of church and also at our website; or you may call / email the rectory office and we will gladly send you a registration form and answer any questions.

COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND: To arrange for visits by a Minister of Care, please call Deacon Gene LaBelle at the rectory.

IF A LOVED ONE IS ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL: Remember to notify the rectory. Because of changes in privacy laws, we are not always notified of hospital admissions.

BULLETIN DEADLINES: If you would like to submit an item for the Bulletin: please submit it at least 2 weeks prior to the date of the Bulletin in which you would like it to appear. Contact the Religious Education Office at stk-reoffice@comcast.net or call 708-755-0484 during regular office hours for more information. Make sure to include a daytime phone number with your submission.

PARISH CALENDAR: Contact Teri Klopp to add or change events on our current parish calendar now through June 2011: (708) 754-0484.