Join us for a special celebration dedicated to the seniors in our parish community. We’ll begin with Mass at 8:30 a.m. and continue with a warm and welcoming Fellowship gathering at Holy Family Chapel.

Since 1941, the St. Paul of the Cross Women’s Group, the Apostolate of Women (AOW), has been a vibrant part of our parish and community, helping us grow in our faith, establish lifelong friendships, and help those in need.

The Ministry of Care brings Communion and prayer to parishioners at home and in senior communities.

St. Paul of the Cross offers many options for our Catechesis Classes! Catechesis formally begins in 1st Grade and continues through 8th Grade Most Classes Start the first week of September.

This year, the Center of Concern is expanding the conversation beyond loneliness to explore how stable housing environments are essential for people throughout their lives.

We need YOUR help! Great way to earn your service hours!

Please join us for our next book meeting where we will discuss Come Be My Light: Compiled Writings by Mother Teresa.

Walking with Purpose Bible studies combine personal study with small group discussion.

SPC School starts this week. We will have a Back-to-School Mass this Sunday, August 17th, at 4 p.m. in the Upper Church, followed by an ice cream social outside.

Join the St. Paul of the Cross Adult Choir for the 2025–26 season! All voice types are welcome.

Join SPC Cub Scouts (Grades 1–5) and Boy Scouts (Grades 6–8) to see planned events for 2025–2026.

We invite you to join us as we gather to pray the Rosary in a beautiful, 30-minute service accompanied by music & candlelight.

Calling all babies, toddlers, and preschoolers! Join us for Fun, Faith & Music—a 30-minute weekly class with songs of praise, seasonal tunes, and fun for all. Classes meet Wednesdays, 9:30–10:00 a.m., September 24–December 3, in the Kinane Center (215 Ridge Terrace).

For questions, please contact Leni at 847-692-6767  or leniduffy@spc-church.org . Visit alz.org/CRF  to explore additional education...

Disciplines in Mission conducted a Technology Café on July 14, 2025 at Mary, Seat of Wisdom. Attendees received assistance from the youth of our churches who are very savvy and provided help with phones and computers.

The Holy Family Chapel Choir sings on the second Sunday of each month and is currently looking for an accompanist.

Are you in Grades 1–5? Come join our SPC Cub Scouts! In Grades 6–8? Be part of our SPC Boy Scouts!

This Friday, August 15th, is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary—a holy day of obligation. Masses will be celebrated at 6:25 AM, 8:30 AM, and 12:00 PM.

Friday, August 1st marked the official launch of our new Serving Our Seniors (SOS) Ministry with Mass celebrated by Fr. James followed by fellowship in HFC.

An institute of consecrated life is a community of either men or women who wish to give themselves completely to God.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the Kiwanis of Park Ridge for their unwavering commitment to bringing fresh fruit to our food pantry distribution each month from May through September.

Are you, or do you know someone who is not Catholic and is interested in exploring the Catholic faith?

For over 35 years, the US-China Catholic Association (USCCA) has been a part of a shared journey of faith, gratitude, and learning between Catholics in China and Catholics in the United States, who are living the Good News of Jesus Christ.

In a recent letter, Catholic Extension thanked our community for the $160,000 raised for Our Mother of Mercy parish in Mobile, Alabama. Your generosity is helping underserved Catholic communities thrive and keep the faith alive.

Disciples in Mission continues to work with Exodus World Service (EWS) in its support of refugees in Chicago.

Join us on Friday, August 1st at 8:30 AM for a special Mass dedicated to our seniors as part of our Serving Our Seniors (SOS) ministry.

Please donate using this link: https://www.bit.ly/spc25

Teens are not just the future—they’re the Church today! CRUX invites high school students to grow in faith, friendship, and discipleship, placing Christ at the center of their lives.

Members of the New Parishioner Welcome Ministry will be available on Sunday, July 13, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Parish Life Center to register new parishioners, answer any questions and distribute welcome packets.

We’re excited to announce a new ministry at St. Paul of the Cross—Serving Our Seniors (SOS)—created to walk alongside the older adults in our parish and community.

Our next event is Quo Vadis Days at Mundelein Seminary beginning on July 27.