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    Fr. James Hurlbert, Pastor

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October 23rd

10/23/2022

 
Dear Friends,
Those of us who attended the concert with Kenned MacIver and Carl DeSanti could not have been more impressed and wowed! Thanks to both of them for a wonderful evening of music. Their love for music shone throughout, and listening to them perform was a real treat. Thanks also to Kathy Bailey and the members of our choir who did so much to prepare for and host the dinner and the concert. As always, plenty goes on “behind the scenes,” and Kathy in particular went above-and-beyond the call of duty to organize this great event.

On Friday, the 14th, the 7th and 8th graders from our schools joined about 5,000 of their peers at the UIC pavilion at an Archdiocesan youth event called, Holy Fire. This is modeled on the National Catholic Youth Conference held every two years in Indianapolis. It is a kind of spiritual revival, with high energy Christian music, high energy speakers talking about topics relevant to teens, some time for prayer and fun. The Archdiocese puts this on every two years, and it is considered a part of their confirmation preparation experience. 

Remember that October is the month of the Rosary and also Respect Life month. How about praying a rosary for the intention greater legal protection for the unborn? And pray for other lives that deserve more attention and respect: the developmentally disabled, the mentally ill living on the streets, those with insufficient resources to feed their families… the list goes on…

May your week reflect the encounter with Christ
we experienced at Mass today!

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  • About
    • Mass & Devotional Schedule
    • Contact & Directions
    • From the Pastor
    • Staff Directory
    • New to the Parish?
    • Bulletins
    • Registration
    • State of the Parish
  • Sacraments
    • Baptism
    • Reconciliation
    • Eucharist
    • Confirmation
    • Holy Orders
    • Matrimony
    • Anointing the Sick
    • Sacramental Records
  • Ministries
    • Liturgical
    • Music
    • Ministers of Care
  • Education
    • Parish Schools
    • Religious Education
    • RCIA
    • Adult Faith Formation
  • Parish Life
    • News & Events
    • Parish Calendar
    • Funerals
    • Giving
    • Catholic Resources
  • Lent