Join us each year on (or near) St. Gianna's feast day for Mass outside at the Shrine (weather permitting), the veneration of St. Gianna's relics, and the recitation of the Holy Rosary. All are welcome to stay for breakfast refreshments in the St. Patrick Parish Center afterward! In 2026, we will celebrate on Tuesday, April 28 with Mass at 8:00 AM.
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
The St. Patrick Respect Life Ministry and St. Gianna Shrine Committee invite you to join in prayer with mothers, fathers, and family members who grieve the loss of a child, recent or long ago, due to miscarriage, early birth, stillbirth, abortion, illness, or accident on Saturday, October 17 at 10:00 am at St. Patrick Parish. Veneration of St. Gianna's relics will follow after Mass. All are welcome.
This Mass will also be Live Streamed on the St. Patrick Parish website, Facebook page, and YouTube channel.
Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Join the Knights of Columbus and the St. Patrick Respect Life Ministry as we take part in the Illinois Pro-Life March on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
We will leave St. Patrick by coach bus at 6:30 AM and will be in Springfield in time for a 10:00 AM Mass. The rally begins at 1:00 PM, followed by the March at 2:00 PM. We will return to St. Patrick around 6:30 PM.
To offset the cost of the bus, we are asking each person to pay $30 in advance. Please make your payment in person at the church office or give it to Dennis Donnellan. To sign up, please contact the parish office at info@stpatrickyorkville.org or call 630-553-6671.