March 20th, 2020
Governor Pritzker's mandatory shelter-in-place order for the State of Illinois means the following for our parishes effective 5 p.m. Saturday, March 21 through Tuesday, April 7…
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FRIDAY, MARCH 20TH at 7PM*
Join us on the remaining Fridays of Lent for virtual Stations of the Cross. Tune in to our live-stream page to join us in prayer.
*We will use a pre-recorded video for this gathering, filmed using our own parish stations. Though we encourage you to join us in prayer at 7pm, the stations may be prayed at any time using the devotional video.
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March 19, 2020
Based on current guidelines from local public health departments, which recommend the cancellation of public gatherings involving 250 or more people, Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, mandated the suspension until further notice of all liturgical services effective Saturday evening with the regularly scheduled weekend services. In addition, he has mandated the closing of schools operated by the archdiocese, and to close the Pastoral Center and related agency offices until further notice.
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On Thursday, March 26, 2020, at 6 PM in Kittler Hall, we will be showing the powerful feature film, IGNATIUS of LOYOLA: Soldier, Sinner, Saint, an epic motion picture based on true events in the life of the founder of the Jesuits, Saint Ignatius of Loyola. Refreshments will be available.
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The Archdiocese of Chicago has asked the parish to reconsider events that involve high risk groups in light of the corona virus pandemic. The Aluise family along with Father Steve have agreed that this year’s St. Joseph’s Day Celebration will be cancelled. We regret this unfortunate situation but feel that everyone’s health and safety is of the upmost importance.
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“I started doing the hours as a Lenten practice some years ago and enjoyed it so much that it is now part of my daily prayer routine. Like many of you, I do not have the lifestyle to do all of the hours…”
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March 3, 2020
The following was shared with Archdiocese of Chicago priests regarding coronavirus/COVID-19 public health concerns and our liturgical practices. Based on guidance from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Divine Worship, the following guidelines are to be implemented in all parishes within the Archdiocese of Chicago effective immediately…
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The ALPHA series will begin again for teens on Wednesday, March 4th. ALPHA will run until Wednesday,…
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March 29th, 30th, & 31st
Lent is a blessed season that invites us to get back on track spiritually. Belief in God and practicing the faith is diminishing at an alarming rate. This mission will look at some of the factors contributing to this decline. Through solid, Catholic theology and engaging stories, Bishop Ron Hicks will stress the absolute need and importance of strengthening our faith and hope. He will also suggest specific ways of how and why to keep God in the center of our lives.
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“When life feels difficult I often ask for forgiveness and strength and regularly pray for the sick, grieving, homeless and those whom I encounter along the day. For others, this may not seem like prayer, yet, for me, every conversation I engage in with God, Jesus or our Blessed Mother is certainly not only a gift, to me, its prayer…”
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