The purpose of the Pastoral Council (PPC) is to serve as a consultative source of guidance to Father Deo. The PPC helps him reflect on pastoral realities, offers insights, and proposes practical ways to strengthen the parish’s mission. Also, the PPC enhances parish communications and assists in coordination between parish staff and volunteers. The work…

We remember those that have died during the past year (October 7, 2024 – October 26, 2025) May their souls, and all the souls of the faithful departed, rest in peace. Kathleen Mary Cloherty Eusebio Martinez Louis Saxon Dolores Moore Edward Javor Lydia Javor Agnes Needham Nadia Karadsheh Winifred Blake Thomas Gutzman Patricia Gullery Annabell…

ON SUNDAY OCTOBER 26 , WE CELEBRATED FATHER DEO’S OFFICIAL “INTRODUCTION TO THE PARISH” MASS WITH BISHOP SIEMIANOWSKI PRESIDING. The galleries in the links below contain pictures from the Mass, the reception which followed and some pictures from outside the Church. Click Here to See the Mass Photo Gallery Click Here to See the OUTSIDE…

PICTURES OF DECEASED LOVED ONES Once again, our parish will erect a shrine by St. Joseph’s statue during the month of November honoring all who have died. You are invited to drop off pictures of your deceased relatives and friends at the rectory office to be part of this display. Please make sure your name and…

1:00 – 5:00 pm 115 Bourbon Street 3359 W. 115th Street Merrionnete Park 21+ years of age $50 / person Raffles | Lunch Buffet | Raffles | Prizes

Pope Leo XIV released his first Apostolic Exhortation, Dilexi te (“I have loved you”), on October 9. It sees the love of Christ incarnated in love for the poor, in caring for the sick, opposing slavery, defending women who experience exclusion and violence, making education available to all, accompanying migrants, charitable giving, working for equality…

October is the Month of the Holy Rosary. The month is celebrated to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary and the establishment of the Rosary. The liturgical Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is celebrated on October 7th each year to mark the day the Rosary was given to a young priest by the Virgin…

As we move into Fall I wanted to take a moment to recap what projects have been completed over the last year and a half, and let you know what upcoming projects will be taking place at our Parish. You likely all noticed a portion of Ardmore had been blocked off the last 3 weeks,…

The Christifideles (Christ’s Faithful Laity) Award is bestowed annually by the Archdiocese of Chicago on parishioners in recognition of their generous service to the Church, fulfilling the responsibility and mission they received at baptism. Tony is coordinator of the Ministers of Care, a Lector, an Extraordinary Minister of Communion, a member of the St. Vincent…