Holy Days
All are welcome to join us for the following Holy Days and special celebrations.
All Saints Day
November 1, 2024 | With an altar (ofrenda) in the Commons at Sheil's Evanston campus throughout the month of November. All are invited to bring a copy of a photo of a deceased loved one for the altar.
Evanston Campus: Mass at 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (blessing of the altar after 5:00 p.m. Mass)
Chicago Campus: Mass at 12:10 p.m.
Thanksgiving
November 28, 2024 | Mass at 10:00 a.m. at Sheil Catholic Center, Evanston
Immaculate Conception
December 9, 2024 | Mass at 5:00 p.m. at Sheil Catholic Center, Evanston
Christmas Eve
December 24, 2024 | Mass at 4:00 p.m. with carols beginning at 3:45 p.m. (also livestreamed here) and Mass at 7:30 p.m. with carols beginning at 7:15 p.m., all at Sheil Catholic Center, Evanston
Mary, Mother of God
January 1, 2025 | Mass at 5:00 p.m. at Sheil Catholic Center, Evanston
Ash Wednesday
March 5, 2025 | All services and Mass times include distribution of ashes.
Evanston Campus: Mass at 8:00 a.m., Prayer Service at 12:00 p.m., Mass at 5:00 p.m., and Mass at 8:00 p.m. Ash and Dash on the front lawn from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Chicago Campus: Mass at 12:10 pm.
Holy Week
All of the following will take place at Sheil Catholic Center, Evanston.
Palm Sunday | April 13, 2025 - Mass at 9:30 a.m. (also livestreamed here), 11:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m.
Holy Wednesday | April 16, 2025 - Harbor with Adoration and Confessions at 8:00 p.m.
Holy Thursday | April 17, 2025 - Mass of the Lord's Supper at 7:30 p.m., Adoration will follow until 11:00 p.m., with Night Prayer beginning at 10:50 p.m.
Good Friday | April 18, 2025 - Stations of the Cross at 3:00 p.m., Celebration of the Lord's Passion at 7:30 p.m., Veneration of the Cross will follow until 10:00 p.m.
Holy Saturday | April 19, 2025 - Easter Vigil at 8:00 p.m.
Easter Sunday | April 20, 2025 - Mass at 9:30 a.m. (also livestreamed here), 11:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m.
Assumption of Mary
August 15, 2025 | Mass at 5:00 p.m. at Sheil Catholic Center, Evanston