I had the honor of preaching at all Masses last weekend and drawing your attention to our annual stewardship report. We are required by the Archdiocese to present our fiscal finances to all of you each year. This year we presented a more thorough report, including statistics and short narratives that tell a bigger story […]
A recent campaign initiated by the Archdiocese of Chicago, “To Teach Who Christ Is,” has found broad support by pastors to strengthen Catholic education throughout the Archdiocese. Monies raised through this effort are being used to invest in Catholic schools and religious education programs, such as improving catechesis, maintaining academic excellence, helping economically depressed parishes
Several people have requested a brief summary of my homily last week which focused on GRATITUDE related to The Eucharist we celebrate and rooted in the story of the Ten Lepers (Luke 17:11-19). What prevents you/us from being grateful? What keeps us at a distance from the Lord like the lepers? Symbolically, I propose 9 things, one
Sustaining Our Mission: As the largest Catholic parish in the nation, with more than 130,000 square feet under one roof, increasing our capital reserves will give us the financial flexibility to make necessary repairs and upgrades that are inevitable. Our parish is unique because of our engaging, vibrant worship. To continue growing our parish we
Providing For Our Family’s Future The key initiatives of this campaign are: 1) Building Our Community – An initiative aimed at reenergizing parishioners, providing spiritual renewal for the disenchanted, and engaging the future leaders of our Church 2) Sustaining Our Mission – To provide for the ongoing maintenance and upgrades needed for a welcoming and functional facility that
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