Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church

About this church

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Aurora celebrates a Saturday vigil at 4:30 p.m. and Sunday Mass at 9 and 11 a.m. The parish describes itself as a joyful, welcoming Catholic community centered on the Eucharist and modeled after Mary, joining worship with holiness, service, justice, and evangelization. Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Vacation Bible School, and faith-formation programs support families, while liturgical ministries invite parishioners into both public roles at Mass and behind-the-scenes preparation.

The Aurora Catholic mission began with a group of women who arranged for weekly Mass at the Aurora Inn. Its first Mass there was celebrated March 13, 1955; the present contemporary church was completed in 1974, using clear windows to connect worship with the surrounding landscape. An annual Service Day sends volunteers into Aurora and neighboring towns for yard work, home repairs, visits with homebound people and nursing-home residents, and support for a homeless shelter. Because the parish cooperates with other Portage North churches for holy days and some committees, visitors should distinguish the ordinary Aurora weekend schedule from regional special liturgies. The 9 or 11 a.m. Sunday Mass is the simplest first visit.

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Service times

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Ministries and visitor notes

• Special and Holy-Day Masses — Consult Portage North Schedule

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