We value community, family, work, and spiritual nourishment as ways that draw us closer to God. We also struggle with such things as crime, racism, family stress, underemployment, and materialism, all of which make it more difficult to live peaceful lives. If you share our values or our struggles, then join us at one of our weekend services. If you prefer, give us a call. We will be glad to hear from you!
Looking for men to play secret service agents & men and women to appear as souls of our departed loved ones in “The Answer,”a spiritual musical debuting here October 1-3. These are important but non-speaking roles. Evening rehearsals required. Please call Delle Chatman ~ 338-3718.
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The 5pm Mass on September 11 is our annual Back to School Commitment Mass. Please come with your family to celebrate the beginning of a new school year and renew our commitment to parish, school and family. Due to the renovations in the social hall, we will postpone the usual dinner and serve light refreshments [...]
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Our personnel board wrote a letter to all the priests describing a very serious situation in the archdiocese. In the past year thirty-six parishes were in need of a pastor:
ยข Of the 36 parishes, nine had at least one person apply, 16 had no one [...]
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A refresher for all those who serve at Mass will be held Saturday, September 11 from 9 to 11am in the church. Those invited include all lectors, musicians, Eucharistic ministers, ushers, celebrants and preachers. Todd Williamson of the Office for Divine Worship will guide us through the morning. Anyone interested in becoming a liturgical minister [...]
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The Friendship Club resumes meeting on Thursday, September 9 at 1pm in the Ministry Center. Enjoy the meeting & entertainment. All are welcome – bring a friend and new ideas! Dessert and coffee will be served.
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Join a joyful liturgy that reflects the multicultural, multiracial sharing that exists in the Archdiocese on October 3, 3pm at St. Nicholas (806 Ridge Ave., Evanston.) The Cardinal Bernadin Sharing Award will be presented. Gathering music begins at 2:45. Information ~ (312) 751-8390.
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There are so many things to be thankful for around here that I just can’t let it go until November 25th (Thanksgiving Day). So here goes:
How about Frank Bornhofer over at Bornhofer’s meat market for providing the luscious food at the parish block party this summer? Thanks, [...]
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Catholic Charities is holding informational meetings for those interested in adoption and foster care. Adoption meeting: September 16, 6:30pm at 1717 Rand Rd, Desplaines. Information ~ 312-655-7086. Foster Care meeting: September 7, 7pm, at 651 Lake Street, Chicago. Information ~ 312-655-7200.
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An Affordable Housing ordinance has been proposed for all new developments throughout Chicago. A march in support of this ordinance will be held Tuesday, August 24, from Millennium Park to Daley Plaza, starting at 10am. A strong showing is needed to demonstrate support for the ordinance and the low-income families who will benefit from its [...]
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Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut is the reading for the September 13 meeting.
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