Community Corner
Day-to-day ministry continues at St. John Brebeuf during shutdown
SJB which has been an integral part of Niles for 65 years continues to bring light to world in both traditional and innovative ways.
The sanctuary may still be empty, but private daily Masses are offered by the priests at St. John Brebeuf, 8305 N. Harlem Avenue, Niles, on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday during this time of pandemic closures.
“It is in the Gospel of John that Jesus refers to himself as ‘the light of the world’,” said Fr. Michael Meany, pastor of St. John Brebeuf. “We continue to bring that light to our world in both traditional and innovative ways during this time of continuing shutdown even if we are prevented from physically being with each other.”
Sunday Mass is offered live on Facebook at 9 a.m. in English and at 10:30 a.m. in Polish. Sunday Masses on YouTube are available visiting www.sjb.org. Mass is offered in English at 4 p.m. and at 5 p.m. in Polish live on Facebook on Wednesdays. Family Mass is offered at 8:30 a.m. live on Facebook on Thursday.
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Other parish gateways for helping others include the St. Vincent de Paul Society, which helps people in need in the local community and partners with Niles Family Services and Catholic Charities to access resources, and Uncle Pete’s Ministry, which provides food for those in shelters in Chicago. Checks to support these ministries may be sent to the Parish Office, 8305 N. Harlem Ave., Niles, IL. 60714.
A community landmark since construction in 1964, St. John Brebeuf has been an integral part of Niles for the past 65 years. For more information or if you are in need of emergency help, please visit www.sjbrebeuf.org, or call 847-966-8145.
