If you know somebody who is interested in becoming a Catholic, please have them contact Ashley Guinn at the parish office. Classes begin September 13, 2026. We are partnering with our brothers and sisters at St. Paul of the Cross.

Thanks and Welcome The finest team of Altar Servers in the Archdiocese just got better! Throughout April and May new Altar Server candidates practiced, studied, and observed our older Servers. These candidates passed two tests – vocabulary and actions, to be sure they’d be qualified to help all our parishioners pray better together at Mass.…

Happy 85th birthday to Father Mac!! THANK YOU DONORS! Part of what made the July 1 celebration of Fr. McCarthy’s 85th birthday so delightful was the great array of donated desserts. We would like to thank the following for their generous donations: Chicago Sweet Connection Bakery Eli’s Cheesecake New Paradise Café, Bakery & Gelato Pticek…

Join this fascinating video series at the St. Juliana Library Center on Saturdays during August and September 2026 (exceptions are August 29 and September 5. Click here to visit St. Juliana at www.stjuliana.org for Information

July 26 Update: We are very grateful for the generosity of the 192 parishioners that participated in this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal. We were very successful! in exceeding our goal by over 20%! Thank you for your support! And just a reminder, if you are one of the 31 parishioners that have not yet completed…

(Matthew 13:24-43) A man recently told me he was losing patience with the Church. “It’s supposed to be God’s Kingdom on earth,” he said, “but it’s full of contradictions and hypocrisy. Why can’t the Church just be better?” That last word landed with a judgmental thud. It hurt. Because at times the Church can look…

  Quo Vadis — Translation — “Where are you going?” Legend tells us that St. Peter asked Jesus this question on the outskirts of Rome. And we know where Jesus went in response to His Father’s will. Quo Vadis Days are a 5 day/4 night camp sponsored by the Archdiocese of Chicago Vocations Office and…

Blessing for Summer O God, pour Your blessing upon these summer months of sun and clouds, flowers and growth. In this season of cultivation, cultivate us as we worship, work, play, and rest in You. May this season, and all the others, serve to draw us closer to You. Amen. ©LPiA

The image of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity arrived at church on Saturday July 11, 2026! It was delivered by its creator, Amanda and was blessed at all Masses on July 11-12 weekend. It will be installed in its permanent location in mid-July 2026. St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, pray for us! Click here to…