Author Archives for Sean Reilly

Celebrate 70 Fun Fact

DID YOU KNOW… The icon of Our Lady of the Wayside that graces our Church was painted by a distinguished Italian artist in Rome in 1953. The figures of the Virgin and Child appear as they must have been seen [read more...]

Deacon’s Beacon: Lent, Time to Develop a Deeper Relationship with God

Today is the first Sunday of Lent – it’s a time for us to focus on our relationship with God – where our Lenten Journey with Jesus Christ will take us this year.  Based on current events in our world, [read more...]

Tuesday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time

Father Arthur Marat presiding.

Eucharistic Revival, What is It?

You may have seen this statistic – In 2019, a study by the Pew Research Center reported that only a third of Catholics believe the Eucharist is the real Body and Blood of Christ. Maybe we shouldn’t be surprised by [read more...]

Easter 2023: Church Flowers in Memory of Loved Ones

We invite you to honor the names of loved ones with flowers and decorations for our church at Easter. “I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and everyone who lives [read more...]

REP Update: Weeks of February 26 & March 5

Here’s the REP schedule for the Weeks of February 26 and March 5, 2023. Tuesday, February 28 4 pm, 1st through 4th grade classes meet 5 pm, Light Service Practice – Grade 8 7 pm, 7th and 8th grade classes [read more...]

Recognition Mass for Youth Altar Servers

Serving at the altar can open hearts to the sacred! It’s wonderful to see our children and youth dedicate themselves to the ministry of serving at Mass! Bishop Grob and your parish pastors invite you and your altar servers to celebrate [read more...]

Archdiocese Seeks Feedback From Parishioners About Their Faith Life

This is a partial excerpt from a ChicagoCatholic.com article. Click HERE to read the entire article.  By Joyce Duriga | Editor Wednesday, February 15, 2023 On Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22, archdiocesan parishes will roll out the Disciple Makers Index Survey [read more...]

Jesus Felt Heartbreak, Too

Jesus had great compassion. Everywhere he went, he sought to alleviate suffering. He ministered to the sick, injured, and outcasts. In those days, people who were afflicted with leprosy were isolated in leper colonies. While others shunned them, Jesus treated [read more...]

Monday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time

Father Arthur Marat presiding.