Baptism

Please call the parish office at 847-541-1450 to register for the parent preparation class and to schedule the baptism.

First Communion

Parents of students wishing to prepare for receiving their First Holy Eucharist, please visit our Religious Education page or contact Teri Toenjes by email.

Confirmation Preparation

Please contact Teri Toenjes at 847-279-7950 or email.

Sacrament of Marriage

Our Wedding Coordinators are a group of Saint Mary Parish parishioners who assist in planning the marriage liturgy, coordinate the wedding rehearsal, and on the day of the wedding, prepare the Church and get everyone down-the-aisle.

Please email our coordinators at weddings@stmarybg.org at least 6 months in advance of making arrangements.

Marriage Preparation (FOCCUS)

Our Marriage Education and Preparation Program is based on FOCCUS (Facilitating Open Couple Communication, Understanding and Study). All engaged couples preparing to celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage at Saint Mary Parish are required to complete the FOCCUS survey. After completing the brief survey, the engaged couple meets with a trained facilitator couple to discuss the survey findings. This meeting provides an excellent opportunity for dialogue between the couple regarding a range of topics important to a healthy and loving marital relationship. Engaged couples should expect to meet with their assigned facilitator couple a minimum of 2 times, with each session lasting between 1 and 2 hours. This time commitment would include both the time needed to complete the FOCCUS survey, as well as, the time necessary to discuss the survey findings.

For more information on this rewarding ministry please call Dorthy or Len Schiller at 847-541-1450 or email.

Anointing of the Sick

Please call the parish office at 847-541-1450 regarding a family member who is seriously ill.

O.C.I.A.

The O.C.I.A. (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) process provides spiritual formation and catechesis for adults preparing to receive one or more of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist), so that they may join the Catholic community in worship, ongoing faith enrichment and action for justice.

For more information please contact Father Rich Sztorc at 847-541-1450 x 14 or email at RCIA@stmarybg.org or rsztorc@stmarybg.org.

O.C.I.C.

O.C.I.C. (Order of Christian Initiation of Children) is a ministry which services families returning to an active practice of their faith. The R.C.I.C group meets Wednesday evenings: young people involved in the program participate with their parents, and celebrate Baptism, Eucharist, and/or Confirmation at Easter.

Please contact the parish office at 847-541-1450 or email.

Annulments

To begin the process and for more information, please contact the parish office at 847-541-1450 or email.