St. Mary of the Woods
Address
6955 North Hiawatha Avenue
Chicago, IL 60646
Phone
(773) 763-0206Website
smow.orgAbout St. Mary of the Woods
St. Mary of the Woods Parish, set along Hiawatha Avenue on Chicago's far Northwest Side, is a full-schedule parish in the Archdiocese of Chicago offering daily Mass Monday through Saturday at 8:30 a.m. and three Sunday liturgies, plus a Saturday vigil. Pastor Fr. Artur Sowa leads more than 30 active ministries — from Lectio Divina and Friday Adoration to a Racial-Social Justice Ministry and the connected St. Mary of the Woods School.
St. Mary of the Woods is a Roman Catholic parish in Chicago, Illinois, part of the Archdiocese of Chicago. The parish offers Mass 10 times per week, including Sunday at 7:30 AM and 9 AM and 11 AM. Confession is available on Saturday. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Confession Schedule
Saturday
Eucharistic Adoration
Programs & Ministries
RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)
RCIA / OCIA
Schedule: Thursday
Youth Ministry
Youth Group
Bible Study
Bible Study
Schedule: 12:30 PM
Bible Study Group
AdultsSchedule: Saturday, 12:30 PM–2:30 PM, weekly
Prayer Groups
Lectio Divina/Faith Sharing
AdultsSchedule: Monday, 7 PM–8 PM, weekly
Lectio Divina/Faith Sharing is a traditional practice of Bible reading, meditation, sharing the word and prayer intended to promote personal relationship with God and our neighbor.
(773) 763-0206 · jgudime@smow.org
Meets every Monday beginning October 13. No experience or preparation is needed.
Rosary Groups
Praying of the Rosary
All agesSchedule: Saturday, 8:30 AM, weekly
Saturdays after the 8:00 AM Mass (approximately 8:30 and following the anointing of the sick on the last Saturday of the month).
Rosary Group
Schedule: Friday
Rosary Society A huge thank you to our Altar & Rosary Society for putting together such a beautiful Gala on Friday, November 7th in support of St. Mary of the Woods School and Parish. It was a wonderf
Men's Groups
HNS Men's Volleyball
AdultsSchedule: Monday, 7 PM–9 PM, weekly
Women's Groups
Senior Ministry
Seniors Group
Choir & Music Ministry
Choir
Other Ministries
HNS Volleyball League
AdultsSchedule: Friday, 7 PM–11 PM, weekly
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. Mary of the Woods? ▼
St. Mary of the Woods Mass times: Sunday at 7:30 AM, 9 AM, 11 AM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Friday.
When is confession at St. Mary of the Woods? ▼
St. Mary of the Woods confession times: Saturday 3:30 PM - 4 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Mary of the Woods? ▼
Yes, St. Mary of the Woods celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 4:30 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does St. Mary of the Woods have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, St. Mary of the Woods offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 8:30 AM, 8 AM.
Where is St. Mary of the Woods located? ▼
St. Mary of the Woods is located at 6955 North Hiawatha Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
Does St. Mary of the Woods have Eucharistic Adoration? ▼
Yes, St. Mary of the Woods offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Friday 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM.
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