News & Events
URGENT!!!
Volunteers Needed
1. MARK GRAVES AND HEADSTONES
We still need a commitment from parishioners to learn how to mark graves and headstones for St. Mary’s Cemetery in DePue. It is necessary that we have a couple of volunteers as soon as possible.
2. CLEAN PURIFICATOR, CORPORALS AND LINES
We also need volunteers to clean the purificator, corporals, and linens for the Church in Spring Valley.
Please Contact Fr. Steve or Fr. Tom for information about the commitment or any questions you have. We are truly needing your help.
Other Volunteer Opportunities:
Parish Hall Setup Helpers
We need help in moving tables and chairs for different events during the church CCD year. If you are available to help, please contact Ann Draper 815-866-8194 or email 56ccdnativity@gmail.com
Salad Bar Luncheon Helpers
We are looking for volunteer helpers for the parish luncheon on October 1st. Many positions available: server, seller, dishwasher, etc.
If you are interesting in joining our luncheon ensemble please sign up
on the clipboard in the vestibule.
Bus Trip to St. Louis for Fulton Sheen Beatification
September 24, 2026
Info being handed out for Fulton Sheen Beatification.
If you have not received yours please contact Jane Piccatto at 815-866-6541
Payment of $100 is due August 17!
Payments may be dropped in collection basket or mailed to the church office.
Limited seats remaining!
Christ Our Life Catholic Conference
When: Saturday September 26th – Sunday September 27th
Where: Casey’s Center (previously the Wells Fargo Arena) in Des Moines Iowa Transportation: Bus donated by a generous benefactor (15 seats left)
Adult tickets $30
Students 14-23 Free
Room Block at Embassy Suite: call (515) 244-1700 rooms under the Nativity of Our Lord See Christ Our Life Iowa website for more information or contact Deacon Jack
NATIVITY OF OUR LORD LUNCHEON QUILT RAFFLE
Check out the beautiful quilt in the St. Anthony church vestibule.
It was pieced and hand quilted by the 125th Anniversary Committee of Spring Valley, IL. It was originally known as the Carolina Lily and was popular in the 1880’s.
Drawing following luncheon on October 1, 2026
Tickets available for $10 at Nativity of Our Lord Parish or Call Kathy @ (815) 761-7471
Free rosary making class
Ladies of God’s Grace are hosting free Rosary making classes to be held on Thursday, September 10th, at 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday, September 15th, at 9:00 a.m. There will be a signup sheet in vestibule of the church. You may sign up for as many classes as you like - you are not obligated to attend, but it helps us with providing enough supplies. You will get one free rosary. You are invited to make more that we will distribute at Masses in October.
The goal is for everyone to have a Rosary to pray in October, the month of the Holy Rosary.
COMMUNION
If you know anyone who is homebound, in a nursing home, or a hospital and would like to receive Holy Communion, or if you know someone who would like a visit from a priest please contact the parish office to schedule an appointment with
Fr. Tom. 815-663-3731
HOLY HOUR
Beginning in September every Tuesday & Thursday in DePue there will be a Holy Hour at 6:00 PM with Rosary and Benediction in Spanish
Fr Tom’s Breakfast Bible Donut Club
All are invited to 8 AM Mass at St Mary’s in DePue every Tuesday with breakfast at The Gold Mine in Spring Valley after. Pay Dutch.
GREEN THUMBS WANTED!
Join our happy volunteers to help maintain our beautiful church landscaping!
If interested, please call:
Father Potthoff @ 815-663-3731 or
Nancy McNally @ 815-488-2242
Thank you!
Ladies of God’s Grace
First Thursday of Month 6:30 p.m.
in Parish Hall
ALL women 18-118 are Welcome!
Please attend our meetings if you would like more information.
Click Here for Details about our group.
It's Time to Make the Ravs
Rav making is done for the season. See you in the fall!
