Members of the New Parishioner Welcome Ministry will be available on Sunday, October 5, 2025 from 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM at the Parish Life Center to register new parishioners, answer any questions and distribute welcome packets.

Students entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade for the 2025–2026 school year and interested in joining our Altar Server Ministry are invited to attend our next training session on Monday, December 8.

This Christmas, our Social Service Ministry invites you to help bring joy to the families we serve. Through your generosity, each member of a household will receive a $50 Walmart gift card—a gift that allows parents, children, and grandparents alike to choose something special for themselves.

The rectory will be closed from Wednesday, November 26 at noon through Friday, November 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

SPC School will be closed for the entire week of Thanksgiving. There will be no classes from Monday, November 25 through Friday, November 29. We wish all our students, families, and staff a safe, restful, and blessed Thanksgiving break!

As we celebrate this day of gratitude, we give thanks for you—our parish family. Your faith, generosity, and kindness make St. Paul of the Cross a true spiritual home.

Pick up basketball is held on Sunday nights from 8-10PM. We meet in the St. Paul of the Cross Morello Parish Life Center Gym. Although many players have some basketball experience, all are welcome! Arrive early for a 15-minute warm-up and games go to 100 with halftime at 50. Please bring a white and dark shirt. 

We are pleased to offer our parishioners the opportunity to help the homeless and less fortunate in the Chicagoland area this Christmas season by giving them CARE BAGS filled with warm clothing items.

Advent: A Season of Hope and Joy Friday, December 5th, 2025 Following the 8:30 a.m. Mass Holy Family Chapel – St. Paul of the Cross Parish Light breakfast will be served. “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has shone.” — Isaiah 9:1 Join us as we prepare our hearts for Christ’s coming through prayer, song, and fellowship during this sacred season of Advent. We are delighted to welcome parishioners Don an

Annual Second Collection November 23, 2025 Our special collection next week will support the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, the national anti-poverty program of the U.S. Catholic Bishops, working to carry out the mission of Jesus Christ “… to bring glad tidings to the poor… liberty to captives… sight to the blind, and let the oppressed go free.” (Luke 4:18). Learn more at www.usccb.org/cchd.

The Teen Prayer Group at St. Paul of the Cross is a welcoming community where teens can grow in faith.

Please join us for our next book meeting where we will discuss The Sympathizer, by Viet Thanh Nguyen. All are welcome

All young adults (20s & 30s single and married) are invited to join us for the next young adult group meeting on Friday 11/14 in the Kinane Center (6:30pm-8:30pm). There will be food and refreshments, time to socialize as well prayer, reflection and discussion.

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What a wonderful morning of fellowship, food, and faith! The Serving Our Seniors Ministry hosted a special All Saints Day Breakfast in celebration of our senior parishioners. Fr. James opened the event with a beautiful prayer, setting the tone for a joyful gathering.

Holiday printing schedules are in effect. Please plan ahead and submit bulletin items early.

Hosted by Catholic Extension Young Leaders, this evening supports faith communities in under-resourced regions.

We will have a Family Mass this Sunday, November 2nd, at 10:30 a.m. in the Holy Family Chapel. All are welcome.

Over the past two years, more than 650 refugee families have resettled in the Chicagoland area. Many are learning a new culture, navigating unfamiliar communities, and rebuilding their lives from scratch.

Join us for an evening of prayer and reflection as we honor Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas.