St. Mary of Perpetual Help All Saints St. Anthony Parish

St. Mary of Perpetual Help All Saints St. Anthony Parish Serving Bridgeport since 1882 St. Mary of Perpetual Help Church has been proudly serving the Bridgeport community for 140 years.

Continuing in a tradition of Polish foundation, the parish community of today is a multicultural and diverse group, but united in faith of the Risen Lord Jesus Christ and service to one another in His name. Founded in 1882 as a Polish parish. It remained a parish for Polish workers in the Union Stockyards until the yards closed in the early 1970s. In recent years the neighborhood has seen a growth

in new housing and has seen an influx of new residents of many backgrounds and cultures. Mary of Perpetual Help was built off the same plans as St. Casimir in Detroit in 1889, which was eventually razed.

"I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die." (John 11:25-26).Happy ...
04/05/2026

"I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die." (John 11:25-26).

Happy Easter!

04/03/2026
03/28/2026

Join us for the upcoming Solemnities, Holy Week and Easter!

Please join us for the upcoming Solemnities, Holy Week and Easter!
03/28/2026

Please join us for the upcoming Solemnities, Holy Week and Easter!

St. Mary’s Catacomb Cafe is finally open! Today we celebrate with our annual St. Joseph’s Table. It will be open on SUND...
03/22/2026

St. Mary’s Catacomb Cafe is finally open! Today we celebrate with our annual St. Joseph’s Table. It will be open on SUNDAYS after MASS.

Now that Lent has begun, today is our first "Fish Friday!" 🐟 Why do Catholics abstain from meat during Lent? Check out ...
02/20/2026

Now that Lent has begun, today is our first "Fish Friday!" 🐟

Why do Catholics abstain from meat during Lent? Check out this video from Catholic Answers to learn more.: https://youtu.be/iszDDefBKZM

Ash Wednesday marks the start of our 40-day Lenten season, and serves as a day of repentance, fasting, and reflection to...
02/18/2026

Ash Wednesday marks the start of our 40-day Lenten season, and serves as a day of repentance, fasting, and reflection to prepare for Easter. Ashes are created from the previous year's Palm Sunday palms, blessed, and applied to the forehead as a symbol of mortality, mourning for sins, and a commitment to spiritual renewal.

Services today will be at:
- 9:00am Mass with Distribution of Ashes
- Noon Service with Distribution of Ashes
- 6:00pm Confession
- 7:00pm Mass with Distribution of Ashes

While attending Mass is not required, Ash Wednesday is an obligatory day of fasting and abstinence from meat for Catholics. Healthy adults ages 18–59 are required to eat only one full meal, plus two smaller meals that together do not equal a full meal. Ages 14 and older are to abstain from eating meat.

Lent is a yearly walk with Christ through the desert for 40 days. Traditionally, Catholics choose something (or multiple...
02/17/2026

Lent is a yearly walk with Christ through the desert for 40 days. Traditionally, Catholics choose something (or multiple things) to give up for the 40 days of Lent, remembering Jesus’s stay in the desert for 40 days without food or water.

Here are some great ideas for things to give up this Lent.

Looking to switch it up this year but need some inspiration? Our list of unique things to give up for Lent is your go-to!

Lent arrives this week with Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday:- 9:00am Mass with Distribution of Ashes- Noon Service with Dis...
02/15/2026

Lent arrives this week with Ash Wednesday.

Ash Wednesday:
- 9:00am Mass with Distribution of Ashes
- Noon Service with Distribution of Ashes
- 6:00pm Confession
- 7:00pm Mass with Distribution of Ashes

Stations of the Cross
- 6:30pm on Fridays in Lent

The "Live & Learn the Liturgical Year" 2026 planner is still available for purchase through December in the church vesti...
12/26/2025

The "Live & Learn the Liturgical Year" 2026 planner is still available for purchase through December in the church vestibule. You may place your payment in the box or pay online.

Today we rejoice in the great mystery of God’s love made flesh. In the humility of a manger, Christ our Savior is born, ...
12/25/2025

Today we rejoice in the great mystery of God’s love made flesh. In the humility of a manger, Christ our Savior is born, bringing light to the world and peace to every heart that welcomes Him.

“Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in the city of David a Savior has been born for you who is Christ and Lord.”
— Luke 2:10–11

May the joy of the newborn Christ fill your hearts and homes this Christmas and always.

Address

1039 W 32nd Street
Chicago, IL
60608

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 2:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 2:30pm
Thursday 9am - 2:30pm
Friday 9am - 2:30pm

Telephone

+17739276646

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