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Due to some transitions within the Communications Department, the weekly eLetter will be taking a 2 week break. Please see our website and social media accounts for the most up to date information during this adjustment period.

The 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal has ended and our parishioners' donations exceeded our goal amount. The additional funds received above our goal amount have been returned for the use in our parish.

“Love your enemies.” We know it as one of the hallmarks of being Christian. But practicing it in the heat of conflict and in the face of our enemies is just plain hard. In First Samuel, we read of David being pursued by King Saul. Saul wants to kill him. He is David’s enemy. But David refuses to kill him, even when the perfect opportunity presents itself.

The Care for Creation Ministry offers some alternate Lenten inspiration for this 2022 Season of Lent.

The Women's Council event, "Respect is the Heart of Love," took place on Saturday, Feb. 12 with Fr. Kartje.

Our food pantry provides fresh fruit to families in addition to many other items. Our Food Pantry is open to anyone needing assistance and there are many volunteers who help to make this happen.

PADS help individuals and families reach their full potential by providing a comprehensive approach to reduce homelessness.

I think one of the great gifts of faith in God is that we anchor ourselves in hope. We take a step away from a view of life as meaningless…a mere accident, and put our hope in something greater. With God, we take a step beyond life as mere survival. With God, we dare to dream. I think that each of today’s readings, in their own way, dare us to dream beyond how things appear to be on the surface

The COVID Task Force and Archdiocese of Chicago leadership have continued to assess the evolving situation regarding mask requirements at the state and local levels, declining infection rates in many of our communities, and guidance from health departments. In light of this progress there are several updates to share.

Register now.. The St. Joseph Bereavement Ministry is sponsoring a Spiritual Bereavement Support Group for adult men and women who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The goal is to help participants find a sense of peace as they explore the comforting treasures found in the Bible and share stories of their own grief journeys.

Please join us in congratulating this year's Golden Rose Award winner, Katie Dutton.