COVID 19 RESOURCES
Christmas Masses
We are excited to welcome you in a new, different, and safe way for Christmas Masses this year.
This year's schedule includes:
Thursday, December 24, 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm, Our Lady of the Brook Parking Lot (3700 Dundee Road)
(Please arrive early to ensure a spot in our parking lot. The church building itself will not be open. While we have lots of space in our lot, we anticipate this being a popular option for families this year and anticipate our lot reaching its capacity at each Mass. If you arrive and the parking lot is filled, please watch one of the online Masses. Please bring and use your own hand sanitizer in your car prior to the reception of Holy Communion. Collection will be accepted at the exits.)
Thursday, December 24, 4:00 pm*, St. Norbert Church (signup required)
Thursday, December 24, 10:30 pm*, St. Norbert Church (signup required)
Friday, December 25, 9:30 am*, St. Norbert Church (signup required)
* NO WALK INS WILL BE ALLOWED FOR ANY IN-PERSON CHRISTMAS MASSES. A livestream of these liturgies will be available on the St. Norbert & Our Lady of the Brook Facebook Page and here on this parish website.
You must go to SignUpGenius.com and reserve a seat for each family member. SignUps will be available beginning at 5:00pm on December 3. Non-computer users may call Tracy beginning on Friday, Dec. 4 or later for limited seating. Masks are required to be worn and other social distancing guidelines must be followed by all throughout the entire Mass.
This year's schedule includes:
Thursday, December 24, 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm, Our Lady of the Brook Parking Lot (3700 Dundee Road)
(Please arrive early to ensure a spot in our parking lot. The church building itself will not be open. While we have lots of space in our lot, we anticipate this being a popular option for families this year and anticipate our lot reaching its capacity at each Mass. If you arrive and the parking lot is filled, please watch one of the online Masses. Please bring and use your own hand sanitizer in your car prior to the reception of Holy Communion. Collection will be accepted at the exits.)
Thursday, December 24, 4:00 pm*, St. Norbert Church (signup required)
Thursday, December 24, 10:30 pm*, St. Norbert Church (signup required)
Friday, December 25, 9:30 am*, St. Norbert Church (signup required)
* NO WALK INS WILL BE ALLOWED FOR ANY IN-PERSON CHRISTMAS MASSES. A livestream of these liturgies will be available on the St. Norbert & Our Lady of the Brook Facebook Page and here on this parish website.
You must go to SignUpGenius.com and reserve a seat for each family member. SignUps will be available beginning at 5:00pm on December 3. Non-computer users may call Tracy beginning on Friday, Dec. 4 or later for limited seating. Masks are required to be worn and other social distancing guidelines must be followed by all throughout the entire Mass.
Parish Re-Opening
Welcome Home! We're excited to worship together. At this time, we are allowed a maximum of 75 parishioners at Mass, with appropriate distance at all times, masks for all, and sanitation precautions in all areas. We have three Mass times: Saturday at 5:00 pm, and Sunday at 7:30 am and 9:30 am, all in St. Norbert Church. We LiveStream and Record 5:00 pm Mass, so you can always watch from home, if you are unable to join us. The obligation to attend Mass remains suspended indefinitely for everyone. Each person is free to decide what is best and safest for you and your family.
The best way to keep up with changes is to subscribe to our Enews. We publish changes as we adapt and adjust our procedures and our Mass offerings. (Not receiving the E-news? Sign up HERE. ) We have a Link to SignUpGenius. Each member of your family who plans to attend weekend Mass must be counted in SignUpGenius, so that we can have an accurate total. We also need to know who is present, on the chance that we need to 'contact trace' in the future, and notify parishioners of any risk. We ask that you arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of Mass, as the seating procedure takes some time. If you do not arrive by the time Mass begins, you may forfeit your spot. Entrance is only through the Main Front doors of St. Norbert Church. Once you have secured your place for Mass, please watch the short video below we have prepared for our parishioners. You may recognize some masked faces!
The best way to keep up with changes is to subscribe to our Enews. We publish changes as we adapt and adjust our procedures and our Mass offerings. (Not receiving the E-news? Sign up HERE. ) We have a Link to SignUpGenius. Each member of your family who plans to attend weekend Mass must be counted in SignUpGenius, so that we can have an accurate total. We also need to know who is present, on the chance that we need to 'contact trace' in the future, and notify parishioners of any risk. We ask that you arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of Mass, as the seating procedure takes some time. If you do not arrive by the time Mass begins, you may forfeit your spot. Entrance is only through the Main Front doors of St. Norbert Church. Once you have secured your place for Mass, please watch the short video below we have prepared for our parishioners. You may recognize some masked faces!
Also, read the brochure from the Archdiocese on Parishioner Reopening Guide: What to Expect. It can be found below. If you have friends who do not use a computer, please let them know that there are a number of seats that may be reserved by calling Tracy at the parish office between 9 am and 1 pm on Friday. (847) 272-7090. No messages may be left; parishioners must speak to Tracy. We also need volunteers to Greet parishioners and guide them to the appropriate seating. Volunteers do not need to reserve a seat as well.
We expect some 'bumps in the road' as we travel together, and appreciate your patience as we learn together. We look forward to seeing those of you who are able to come to Mass and to 'seeing' those who will join us online!
We expect some 'bumps in the road' as we travel together, and appreciate your patience as we learn together. We look forward to seeing those of you who are able to come to Mass and to 'seeing' those who will join us online!
Mass Times and Confessions/Private Prayer
St. Norbert and Our Lady of the Brook |
Weekends | 5:00 pm Saturday ONLINE and in St. Norbert w/Reservations (Max = 75) 7:30 am Sunday in St. Norbert w/reservations (Max = 75) ; 9:30 am Sunday in St. Norbert w/Reservations (Max = 75) CAR MASS: See calendar below for upcoming outdoor Mass at OLB on Sundays. |
Weekdays |8:15 AM Monday thru Saturday MASS ONLINE and in St Norbert Church, SIGN-IN and Mask required, no advance reservations. Private Prayer Fri. 12 to 1 pm, with Adoration (Also livestreamed) Wednesday Daily Mass is ONLINE only at 8:15 am during the School Year. There is an IN-PERSON Mass at noon (Weds.) |
Confessions | Saturday 12 - 1 pm with restrictions (mask/distance/sanitizer) |
Locations
St. Norbert Church & Parish Office1809 Walters Avenue
Northbrook, IL 60062 (847) 272-7090 Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturday Sunday Closed Holidays |
Our Lady of the Brook Worship Center3700 Dundee Road
Northbrook, IL 60062 |
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Protection of Children and Youth
Click below for information about how the Archdiocese works to prevent abuse, and what resources are available for victim-survivors.
To report an allegation of abuse and/or neglect of minors, contact the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Hotline at 800.25.ABUSE and/or contact your local police department. You can also contact the Office of the Protection of Children and Youth (OPCY) at 312.534.5254.
To report an allegation of abuse and/or neglect of minors, contact the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Hotline at 800.25.ABUSE and/or contact your local police department. You can also contact the Office of the Protection of Children and Youth (OPCY) at 312.534.5254.