St. Mary of Gostyn Catholic Parish

Downers Grove, IL

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Lent

Make this a Meaningful Journey

Marked on Ash Wednesday with a sign of faith, we progress towards the Cross. Be with us, Lord, as we seek to be filled and empowered by Your Holy Spirit. As we fully enter into Lent, show us the Way to be attentive to Your will and Your Gospel. What in our lives needs clarity? What in our lives needs healing? What in our lives needs You?

Lent 2020

During the weeks of Lent, we prepare with prayer, fasting and almsgiving. We contemplate and pause for reflection. We look for practical ways to observe the holiness of the season in our everyday lives.

Join us at St. Mary of Gostyn for opportunities to engage, reflect, and meditate on the mystery and sacredness of this season of Lent.

Lent & Libations

Wednesdays in March: 3.4, 3/11, 3/18 and 3/25 7:30 PM

Lent & Libations

First Week of Advent

Are you curious about how to journey this Lenten season? Lent & Libations is a 4-week series sponsored by St. Mary of Gostyn Catholic Church held at the Ballydoyle Irish Pub to bring together curious adults in a non-threatening enjoyable 75-minute conversation about the themes of Lent.  Come with an open-mind; relax; make some friends; and leave with a fresh perspective.

So why not tap into the Spirit of Lent?

Come for all or drop in for one! … Walk-in’s welcome!

Ballydoyle Irish Pub. 5157 Main Street. Downers Grove.

Stations of the Cross

Stations of the Cross

The rich tradition of the Stations of the Cross allows us to put ourselves into the story as we too journey to Calvary. See how Lent becomes more significant as the focus is on the Cross and the depth of the Lord's loving response to you, and to today's world.

Daytime Stations: Fridays at 1:30 PM:  March 6, 13 & 20 - With the School Children.

Evening Stations: Every Friday at 7:00 PM: Centered on the Cross, the Station's prayers focus on particular intentions:

Feb 28: For Seniors

Mar 6: Holy Cross Tradition

Mar 13: With John Paul II

Mar 20: Disabled, Ill & Caregivers

Mar 27: For Life

April 3: Mary's Way of Cross

Reconciliation

Opportunities for Reconciliation

Parish Reconciliation Services are meant to make us ready in mind and heart for the coming of Christ. Rediscover the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It’s like housekeeping for the soul; It feels good to start a clean life all over again. Find that the peace of the soul leads to peace of heart which leads to peace beyond oneself.  GOD IS RICH IN MERCY.

Parish Lenten Reconciliation: March 24

Also, March 11 & 12 and 18 & 19 during RE times

The Sacrament is also offered each Saturday at 3:30 pm prior to Mass.

St. Mary of Gostyn
Parish Offices

445 Prairie Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Phone (630) 969-1063
Fax (630) 969-1289

St. Mary of Gostyn
Church & Rectory

444 Wilson Street
Downers Grove, IL. 60515
Phone (630)969-1063

St. Mary of Gostyn
Catholic School

440 Prairie Avenue | Downers Grove, IL.  60515
Phone (630) 968-6155  |  Fax (630) 968-6208

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