Author Archives for Sean Reilly

When I Was Hungry…

Sunday, July 10th, we will have our monthly food drive for St. Mark’s Parish. Last July, St. Mark’s was consolidated with three other parishes who were not receiving food donations from sharing parishes. We continue to collect and deliver to St. [read more...]

Memorial of Saint Irenaeus, Bishop and Martyr

Deacon Paul Onischuk (communion service).

Featured Video: Catholic Spirituality & Baseball

Believe it or not, baseball can shed much light on our spiritual lives through its familiar images. Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Michael Barber discuss how these seemingly different topics relate to one another. While watching this video you’ll be [read more...]

Young Adults: Theology On Tap!

Theology on Tap is BACK and hosted by Young Adult Ministry-NW. We will have 4 speakers over 4 weeks. Please note the first meeting is Wednesday, July 13, not July 6 as originally posted. For more information see below or [read more...]

Authentic Peace, True Happiness

In today’s Gospel, we hear how Jesus sends off seventy-two disciples to share the good news. In the Book of Genesis, there are seventy-two nations. The number 72 indicates the good news that the Kingdom of God is at hand [read more...]

Sunday’s Bulletin Cover

Continuing with our ongoing “parish artists” series of bulletin covers, here’s a peek at next Sunday’s masterpiece, lovingly contributed by a soon-to-be third-grade student. Be sure to pick up a copy of the Bulletin at Mass this Sunday! PS: With [read more...]

Father Mike’s Independence Day Special

It might be tough not to feel patriotic after hearing why Fr. Mike Schmitz loves America in this video. More importantly, though, he talks about the “burden of freedom” and explains why true freedom requires wisdom, virtue, and a thorough [read more...]

Prayer for Convocation of Priests

Convocation of priests of the Archdiocese of Chicago While we need  priests, much of the weight falls on our shoulders. Priests, bishops, and the cardinal need our prayers daily. Without them, they are more likely to fall when the next temptation [read more...]

How to Keep Kids Safe This 4th of July

Fourth of July weekend can be exciting, especially for kids. But with fireworks can come safety hazards. Dr. Shannon Staley, division director of pediatric emergency medicine at Advocate Children’s Hospital has spent more than 9 years in an emergency department, [read more...]

Monday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time

Father Arthur Marat presiding.