St. Catherine of Siena to offer in-person Christmas Mass

The faithful are invited and warmly welcomed to partake in-person at Christmas Holy Mass for the celebration of the miracle of the Christ child's birth at St. Catherine of Siena Church in West Dundee and St. Mary in Gilberts.

"This year, our Christmas Mass will be somewhat different than normal as we follow all safety protocols set forth by the Diocese of Rockford so we may all worship our Lord with peace of mind," said the Rev. Matthew DeBlock, pastor at St. Catherine of Siena Church and St. Mary, Gilberts. "Since social distancing in the church requires reduced capacity, we are pleased to have made arrangements to offer more Masses this year, which will take place both in the church and also in our large school gym."

Advanced signup for all Masses is required at stcatherinechurch.com.

The schedule for St. Catherine of Siena Church in West Dundee will be:

• The Vigil of Christmas - Christmas Eve on Thursday, Dec. 24 with a 3 p.m. Mass in the church and the gym; a 5 p.m. Mass in church and in the gym; and a Midnight Mass in church only.

• The Nativity of the Lord - Christmas Day on Friday, Dec. 25, with 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Masses in the church only. There will be no 7:30 a.m. Mass.

Mass will be celebrated at 9 and 11 a.m. on Christmas Day on Friday, Dec. 25 at St. Mary in Gilberts.

St. Catherine of Siena Church is located at 845 W. Main St. in West Dundee. St. Mary is located at Matteson Street and Galligan Road in Gilberts.

For more information, call the St. Catherine of Siena parish office at (847) 426-2217.

For information and signup to attend Holy Mass, visit stcatherinechurch.com.