We are a parish that began as a mission in 1883. Since then, St. Mary continues to serve the spiritual needs of the Des Plaines area. We hope all feel at home. Thanks for visiting our web site.

The site information will help you become more acquainted with all the ministries and services provided here at St. Mary. These ministries are possible because of the many volunteers who generously respond to our baptismal call to serve Christ. We invite you to consider the opportunity to serve according to your talents and time.

To join the parish we ask new members to pick up the welcoming packet which gives the necessary information.

Whether we attend Sunday mass, witness the baptism of an infant, celebrate the wedding vows, experience reconciliation or mourn the death of a loved one, a parish becomes a significant place. The word "parish" originally meant the way of life in the Lord. We hope life at St. Mary reflects this ideal.

As we worship, serve and live together let us do so in a spirit of love and prayer. On a personal note, I warmly welcome you to St. Mary Parish.

Sincerely,

Father Gene Dyer
Pastor