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Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church
Catholic · Aurora, IL
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About this church
Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church celebrates a 4:30 p.m. Saturday Vigil and Sunday Masses at 7:30, 9:30, and 11:30 a.m. at 1820 Church Road in Aurora. Daily Mass is offered at 8 a.m. Monday through Saturday. Saturday Confession follows morning Mass until everyone waiting has been heard and returns from 3 to 3:45 p.m.; appointments can also be arranged. Eucharistic Adoration runs Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on first Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. School-day security may require visitors to obtain a church key from the parish office.
Founded in the Big Woods area near Aurora in 1875 by 107 families, Annunciation retains its Gothic stone church, historic cemetery, and early twentieth-century grottos. Today it is part of the Catholic Diocese of Rockford and describes itself as a parish of missionary disciples united through liturgy, stewardship, and service. Family ministries support people preparing for marriage, marking anniversaries, returning to Catholic practice, or continuing a spiritual journey. Adults seeking deeper preparation for parish leadership can explore a two-year Ministry Formation program in theology, spirituality, and pastoral skills. Other ministries invite parishioners to give time and ability in worship, church life, and service to people in need. The parish’s long weekday and weekend schedule gives visitors several worship choices, but Adoration access should be coordinated with the office when the nearby school is operating.
Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 26, 2026. Sources: Official Mass-times page, weekend and daily Mass, Confession, Adoration, and acc · Official about page, Rockford Diocese, parish registration, faith, service, and · Official history page, 1875 founding, stone church, cemetery, grottos, and paris · Official mission page, missionary discipleship, liturgy, stewardship, service, a
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905 N Edgelawn Dr
Sunday worship — 10:00 a.m.
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Saturday worship — 5:00 p.m.
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271 N Farnsworth Ave
Saturday English Mass — 4:00 PM
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