Author Archives for Sean Reilly

Why You Should Pick a New Hobby

Sometimes the hardest part of a hobby is picking the actual hobby. The research and decision-making can be stressful enough. But according to Dr. Eric Smiltneek, a family medicine and addiction medicine doctor at Aurora Behavioral Health, it is important [read more...]

When I Was Hungry…

Sunday, February 12th , we will have our monthly food drive for St. Mark’s Parish. A year ago, St. Mark’s was consolidated with three other parishes who were not receiving food donations from sharing parishes. We continue to collect and [read more...]

Join Us for Friday Morning Bible Study

You are invited to attend Friday Morning Bible Study, in the Cabrini Room of OLW Parish Center, for opening prayer at 9:30 am. Bible study also meets “live on-line” via Zoom, and welcomes homebound parishioners and participants outside our geographical [read more...]

Please Make Your Gift to Annual Catholic Appeal 2023

Walking on the road with Jesus Many families in our parish will be receiving the Annual Catholic Appeal mailing from Cardinal Cupich. On behalf of those served by the ministries, parishes and schools who receive funding from the Appeal, we [read more...]

REP Update: Weeks of February 5 & 12, 2023

Here’s the REP schedule for the Weeks of February 5 and 12 , 2023. Tuesday, February 7    4 pm, 1st through 4th grades meet 7 pm, 5th and 6th grade classes meet Tuesday, February 14  4 pm,  1st through [read more...]

Tylenol Murder Crisis Inspires Global Leadership Activism

Kasia Janus was a young schoolgirl when told her father had been killed by poisoned Tylenol capsules. Today she is remembering the supportive care she experienced by her school and community . She is mobilizing her memories from 40 years [read more...]

Called to be Salt and Light

You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a lampstand, where it gives light [read more...]

Monday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time

Father Arthur Marat presiding.

The Prophet Zephaniah and the Beatitudes?

The Beatitudes deserve a thorough evaluation and discussion, perhaps through a long and drawn-out homily. But, that’s not the approach Deacon Paul takes here. Instead, follow along as we “…[are] sheltered on the day of the Lord’s anger” and “..take [read more...]

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Father Arthur Marat presiding.