A Word From 

Father Trout attends a "Walk Out" ceremony for a good friend who recently retired from the Chicago Fire Department.

On May 13, 2020 I received a letter from Cardinal Cupich regarding a Multi-Phased Plan for Reopening Churches. I have forwarded this to the task force we established to assist in preparing for the reopening of our church.

"With those realities in mind, I am heartened to announce that we have reached an agreement with the Office of the Governor on a multi-phase Plan for re-opening our churches for the celebration of the sacraments, private prayer, adoration and Mass." -Cardinal Blaise Cupich

"When I was a child, and to some extent even today, mealtime had and still have a special significance in my family. It was a time to gather around our table to share the news of our day, what transpired in each one’s life that day, and to share some good food." -Father Martin

These are unprecedented times. Yet we know deep in our hearts that we are not alone or forsaken, and that God is with us. We know that his love for us—and the love and care we show each other—always triumphs over fear and darkness.

"Easter dawns accompanied by signs of spring – blooming tulips, crocuses and daffodils, budding trees and more daylight with each passing day – yet saying Happy Easter is a challenge this year..." -Father John Trout

"Indeed, God is good. The Resurrection of Jesus leads us out of exile from the land of sin and death to new life. The power and presence of the Risen Lord heals our wounded and fragile lives and binds our hearts with new hope." - Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago