The Epiphany household blessing is a centuries-old tradition that invokes God’s blessing on all who enter one’s home. All you need for an Epiphany blessing is chalk. There are a few different formulas for blessings out there, but the essence of the ritual is always the same: a priest or the head of the household…

Father in heaven, may the faith you have given us in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother, and the flame of charity enkindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, reawaken in us the blessed hope for the coming of your Kingdom. May your grace transform us into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the…

Prayer fascinates us. Studies show that even atheists and agnostics sometimes pray. But what precisely is prayer? How does it “work”? And what are some of the time-tested ways to practice it? An Introduction to Prayer offers a collection of rich yet brief reflections on prayer in the Catholic spiritual tradition from acclaimed author, speaker,…

If you’re not familiar with the 10+ year story of our parish support for Station School Rwanda – or would like a review – please check out the insert from the October 8, 2023 Sunday Bulletin. Below is a link to the picture -filled report on our parish website. https://stelizabethtrinity.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Station-School-Rwanda.pdf After the recent visit to…

Our Conference is filled with gratitude for the generosity of our parishioners who donated 753 gifts and nearly $500 in cash over this weekend to our parish Christmas Sharing program. We delivered the gifts and money on December 9 to the Mission of Our Lady of the Angels. Thank you. Thank you. Thank You.

Do you have some free time during the day between 11:30am-12:15pm? Then why not become a lunchroom /recess volunteer? We are looking for help supervising our students during lunch and recess each day. You can commit to one day a week or more if you want! You must be Virtus compliant – but we can…

If you would like more information on these topics,  please contact Deacon Greg Vogt, Philanthropy Officer, Archdiocese of Chicago at 312-995-0686 or gvogt@archchicago.org. Your legacy reflects your values and must be cultivated through thoughtful planning. If you want your assets to be given to the people and charities you care deeply about after your passing,…

We will be starting a quarterly second collection at all Sunday Masses called an “Evangelization Collection” with the purpose of directly funding the various programs, ministries, and materials that help us grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ. The first of our quarterly second collections to support the evangelization efforts of the parish will take…

Many of you know Alex Mucerino from her work in the Parish Office. Fr. Grisolano recently asked Alex to take on an additional role as coordinator of the Liturgical Environment. This involves three groups: altar linen cleaning, art and environment, and church cleaning. We welcome Alex’s additional duties and wish her all the best. Click…