Sacraments
List of Services
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BaptismsList Item 1
Expectant parents are asked to prepare for the celebration of baptism well in advance by participating in a baptismal preparation class before the birth of their child.
Please call the Rectory to register for this required class.
Dates of Classes fo 2026 are
September 12th
October 10th
November 14th
December 12th
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EucharistList Item 2
Coming soon.
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PenanceList Item 3
The Sacrament of Penance are celebrated on Saturday
from 3:00 pm until 3:30 pm.
The Reconciliation Room is located at the rear of the church. Confessions are also available by appointment.
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ConfirmationList Item 4
Reception of a sacrament requires adequate knowledge and preparation. Eighth Grade Confirmation preparation must be immediately preceded by two consecutive years of regular attendance in religious instruction.
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Marriage
Couples are asked to call the Rectory before setting a date for the wedding or making other commitments. The Diocese requires a minimum preparation time of six months between the first conference and the wedding.
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Becoming a Catholic
The process of conversion occurs when one seeks a greater relationship with Jesus Christ through his Church. Adults who desire to become full members of the Catholic Faith are encouraged to inquire about the Church and the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (O.C.I.A.).
The O.C.I.A. enables participants to journey through various stages of spiritual formation, study, and prayer. New Catholics are initiated at the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday, when the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist are celebrated.
If you, or someone you know, is drawn to the Catholic Faith, and have discerned the call of God in your life, please call the Church Office at OLPH (815) 722-7653.
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Children's Liturgy of the Word
Children's Liturgy of the Word is offered The First Sunday of the month during the 9:00 am Mass for pre-school to fourth grade children.
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Religious Education
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish and St. Joseph Church Religious Education are combined Classes are offered for grades 1-8. Tuesday evenings at St. Joseph Parish from 5:30PM - 7:00PM
Please call the Parish office to register. 815-727-9378
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Sick and Infirm
Call the Rectory to have Holy Communion brought to shut-ins, or to celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Please notify the Rectory Office whenever a family member is seriously ill, hospitalized, or in a nursing home.
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Funerals
Upon the death of a loved one, before publication in the newspaper, please contact the Rectory directly to schedule the funeral Mass.
