Mass & Confession Times

    • Sunday Masses:
      Sat 4 PM at St. Joseph Church
      Sat 6 PM at St. Patrick Church
      Sun 8 AM at St. Joseph Church
      Sun 10 AM at St. Patrick Church

    • Weekday Masses:
      Tue, Thur 8:30 AM at St. Patrick Church
      Wed, Fri 8:30 AM at St. Joseph Church

    • Holy Day Masses: Please check the parish bulletin or website for the Holy Day Mass schedule.

  • Confessions are available at the following times:

    • Tue 7:50 AM at St. Patrick Church

    • Wed 8:00 AM at St. Joseph Church

    • Sat 3:00 PM at St. Joseph Church

    • By appointment. Please contact the parish office to schedule a time with a priest.

  • A typical Sunday Mass lasts about an hour. Weekday Masses are generally shorter, lasting about 30 minutes.

Becoming a Member

  • We would be delighted to welcome you to our parish family! You can register in one of the following ways:

    • Fill out a registration form found in the back of the church or on the parish registration page and return it to the parish office.

    • Visit the parish office during office hours.

  • We are so glad you are interested in the Catholic faith! The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA), is a process for adults who are interested in learning more about Catholicism and preparing to enter the Catholic Church. For more information, please see our OCIA page.

Sacraments

  • Congratulations on the birth of your child! To begin the process of scheduling a baptism, please speak to Fr. Mattingly after Mass.

    If you do not live in the area, you will need the permission of your pastor to have your child baptized at St. Therese of Lisieux parish. Once permission has been given, please call the office to schedule the baptismal rite.

  • Canon law requires a godparent to be a practicing Catholic who has received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist, and is at least 16 years old. They should be a model of faith for the child.

  • Congratulations on your engagement! Please contact the parish office at least 9, but preferably 12 months prior to your desired wedding date to begin the marriage preparation process. This will include meeting with a priest several times and attending a marriage preparation course.

  • Please contact Fr. Mattingly directly by calling 815 357 4070 ext 3. If it is an emergency, press 9 to reach Fr. Mattingly’s cell phone.

    The Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament of healing and strength, and we encourage you to request it for anyone who is seriously ill, preparing for surgery, or experiencing the challenges of old age.

Parish Life & Ministries

  • Your financial support is essential to our parish's mission and ministries. Donations can be made in the following ways:

    • Through the weekly collection at Mass.

    • Online through ParishSOFT Giving.

    • By mail to the parish office.

    We are grateful for your generosity.

  • We offer a variety of programs for children of various ages. Our religious education program is designed to help parents as the primary educators of their children.

General Information

  • The office is open Monday through Thursday from 9:30 AM until 2:30 PM.

  • For a sacramental emergency after office hours (such as the need for the Anointing of the Sick), please call the parish office and press 9.

  • To have a Mass offered for the intentions of a living person or for the repose of the soul of a deceased loved one, please contact the parish office.

    There is no price to have a Mass offered, however a $10 donation is customary.