Weekend Masses at St. John Brebeuf suspended

All weekend masses at St. John Brebeuf Church, 8307 N. Harlem Avenue, Niles, have been suspended in accordance with directives from the Archdiocese of Chicago concerning the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Cardinal Blase J. Cupich mandated the suspension of all liturgical services effective Saturday evening, March 14.

In accordance those directives, St. John Brebeuf School will be closed until further notice. The church will be open from 9 a.m. until noon from Sunday through Saturday for private prayer. All other parts of the parish campus will be closed to the public.

The Parish Office will remain open for critical business only, with modified hours from 9 a.m. until noon from Sunday through Saturday. All business, including Mass intentions, should be conducted via phone, email, and regular mail. The parish office may be reached at 847-966-8145 or office@sjbrebeuf.org.

Although funerals scheduled for Saturday, March 14, are proceeding observing the guidelines issued by the Governor of Illinois, limiting participation to no more than 250, future funerals and weddings will be decided on a case by case basis after further consultation with Archdiocese officials. Links to these statements and further information can be at www.sjbrebeuf.org.

Although St. John Brebeuf is a designated polling place for election day which is Tuesday, March 17, citizens are encouraged to consider early voting at Niles Village Hall, Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, March 15, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; or Monday, March 16, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“We continue to closely monitor the situation with Coronavirus (COVID-19) and implement the measures recommended by the Archdiocese of Chicago developed in collaboration with government health officials,” said Fr. Michael Meany, pastor, “As we await further information regarding Holy Week and Easter activities, I encourage you to pray for the families affected by this situation, for our community and for the nation.”