Mass intentions can be scheduled online, in person at the Parish Office, or via mail to the parish. Access our online Mass Intentions Book if you would like to request a Flame of Faith or Mass Intention. We have also updated our Intentions Guidelines. If you have any questions, please call the Parish Office 815-633-6311.
When a priest celebrates Mass, he can apply the grace of that Mass towards a specific need or intention. This is called the "intention of the Mass". People can request a Mass Intention for a deceased loved one, a living person who is sick or suffering, or a living person celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or other special moment in their life. If the request is for a living person, it is called a special intention.
Liturgy of the Mass
In the following two videos, the priests of St. Bridget give presentations explaining all the parts of the Mass by doing a "Walk Through the Mass". If you have any questions, contact Msgr. Steve Knox [email protected]
Our priests gave a 3-week homily series on the Eucharist. Click on each link below to listen to these audio presentations.
Msgr. Knox - Eucharist as Sacred Meal
Fr. Jack - Eucharist as Sacrifice
Fr. Downing - Eucharist as Real Presence