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From the Pastor
DO NOT BE AFRAID…PEACE BE WITH YOUThose are the words with which the Risen Lord Jesus greets his disciples over and over again in the post-resurrection gospel accounts. Those are the encouraging, uplifting words they needed to hear with images of Good Friday still lingering in their minds and hearts. ..... MORE>
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From Cardinal Cupich
A mandatory shelter-in-place order exists for the State of Illinois. All churches and adoration chapels must be closed and locked until the order is lifted... MORE>
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THE PRESENCE & POWER OF PRAYERDuring these challenging and rather bizarre days, it’s truly unfortunate that we can’t be together to do what makes life’s troubles easier to bear—to pray with one another. Or can we?
The simple & wonderful fact is that prayer is even better than telephones, texting or social media because it can connect us on a much deeper level, anytime or anywhere, to anyone & everyone, living or dead! So with that fact in mind, I have a suggestion, particularly since it has now been confirmed that all public Masses will be suspended through & even beyond Easter, a profoundly disappointing turn of events for every faith community.
My suggestion then, for as long as it may be necessary is this…. During the time of the weekend Mass you would normally attend, set aside ten, fifteen, thirty minutes—whatever feels right—and pray, in spirit, with your fellow parishioners who would normally be sitting somewhere in church with you at that time. Picture some of them in your mind as you read the scriptures for that Sunday (found elsewhere on this website) or pray in intercession for them, for our parish family, the universal Church, and for all God’s children on this planet. You might even want to Google one of your favorite church songs and either listen or sing along. Yes, this is far from perfect, but for now, it’s going to be the best we can do.
Now, to be honest, the one thing we can’t do in this way is take up a collection! So, if you’re able, please either mail or drop off your regular offering whenever you can, especially your Easter offering when that time comes. The life of a parish is no different than your own; bills—and especially salaries—must be paid even in these extraordinary times. Of course, if your own income has been adversely impacted by this crisis, take care of your own needs first or help out your neighbors in whatever way you can. And if there’s anything we here at the parish office can do for you, just let us know.
As the old saying goes: “this too shall pass.” Until it does, let the “presence & power of prayer” sustain us all.
Fr. Bob
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Is 49:1-6Responsorial Psalm 71:1-2, 3-4a, 5ab-6ab, 15 and 17Gospel Jn 13:21-33, 36-38
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Bp. Barron's Lent Reflections
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Friends, in today’s Gospel the Lord recognizes Judas as his betrayer. And after this he performs his greatest wonder. In the course of the supper, Jesus identifies himself so radically with the...
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Attend Online Masses and Holy Week Liturgies
Schedule for Holy Week liturgiesHoly Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper: Thursday at 5 p.m.
Good Friday Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion: Friday at 3 p.m.
Holy Saturday Easter Vigil:
Saturday at 8 p.m.
Sunday Easter Mass (English, Spanish, Polish): Sunday at 6 a.m.
* All Holy Week liturgies viewable anytime after its original online broadcast.
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This week, the archdiocese will roll out a Facebook campaign to promote the universal offertory program and coronavirus emergency fund. If you have a Facebook account, follow us at https://www.facebook.com/archchicago and share posts as you see them.
More information and support tools regarding the COVID-19 Financial Response Plan are forthcoming this week. -
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April 7
Schedule for Holy Week liturgies Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper: Thursday at 5 p.m. Good Friday Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion: Friday at 3 p.m. Holy Saturday Easter Vigil: Saturday at 8 p.m. Sunday Easter Mass (English, Spanish, Polish): Sunday at 6 a.m. * All Holy Week liturgies viewable anytime after its original online broadcast.Read More -
April 5
The attached decree was issued by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, to dispense Catholics from Easter obligations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Read More -
April 4
Palm Sunday Masses, in English, Spanish and Polish will be available onlineRead More -
April 3
Archdiocesan Guidelines for the Celebration of the Liturgies of Holy Week according to norms issued by the Vatican and the USCCBRead More -
March 31
Parishes in the Archdiocese of Chicago depend on offertory donations for ongoing expenses related to ministry, maintenance, staff and other pressing needs.Read More -
March 27
Pope Francis delivers an extraordinary blessing “To the City and to the World” on Friday to pray for an end to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.Read More -
March 21
A mandatory shelter-in-place order exists for the State of Illinois. What this means for our parishes is that effective 5 p.m. Saturday, March 21 through Tuesday, April 7: • All churches and adoration chapels must be closed and locked until the order is lifted by the governor. MORE>Read More -
March 20
By pausing and lifting up in prayer all those affected by the pandemic, we can offer those in need our support and let them know that they are not alone. Each of the five prayer times will be dedicated to a specific group particularly impacted by the pandemic, as listed below. Beginning Saturday, March 21, the prayers and intentions for each hour of prayer are below: 9:00 a.m. - Prayer for those infected with the virus and all who are ill. MORE >Read More -
March 14
THE FOLLOWING EVENTS WILL NOT BE HELD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: · WEEKEND MASSES · WEEKDAY MASSES · RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES · FISH FRY · ALL MEETINGS AND PARISH EVENTSRead More
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Universal Offertory Program
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Funeral Notices
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Mass intentions for cancelled masses during these days of suspended gatherings will be rescheduled at a later date. Whenever masses resume, just call the rectory for a new date. For this purpose only, we will waive the canonical limit of two intentions per mass.
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Catholic News Service
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IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Archdiocese of Newark By This is one of a series of pastoral and personal reflections on living in this time of pandemic. It was written by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Mihoko Owada, Catholic By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The disappointment of not being able to celebrate Easter Mass in churches across the country this year might be most...
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17951 Dixie Highway
Homewood, IL 60430
