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.

This Sunday we celebrate the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day). Because November 2nd falls on a Sunday, it trumps what would have been the 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time. Instead of reflecting on Zacchaeus, who would have been the subject of the Gospel, we’re reflecting on death and the afterlife.

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.

Saint Paul of the Cross Parish will host its annual St. Nicholas Party on Sunday, December 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

I think most of us look to this Sunday’s Gospel scene with fondness. The Pharisee is proud that he fasts twice a week, pays tithes, and doesn’t sin.

What do you do when it is hard to pray? When you’re confused about something and in your head about a variety of options you could possibly take, and talking to God seems to only add to the confusion? It’s as if God is giving you just another opinion that has its pros and cons. Praying can actually be somewhat detrimental to your peace.

The return of the leper to give thanks to God is one of the first Gospel stories I can recall from my earliest days.

On World Mission Sunday, we celebrate our identity as missionary disciples. Let us contribute to the evangelizing mission of the Catholic Church with our witness of life and prayer, our sacrifices and generosity.

I read recently a study that mentioned mustard seeds have radioprotective qualities. An experiment was conducted where a bunch of different seeds were put under radiation and the mustard seed was the only seed that wasn’t deformed.

In the canon law class I teach weekly up at the seminary, we recently covered the topic of criminal law in the church.

The phrase “rock bottom” comes to mind when praying about this Gospel passage (and also reflecting on the Chicago Bears, but that’s another story).

We often use the word “consolation” in prayer. Someone in spiritual consolation feels close to God and sees evidence of the fruits of the Holy Spirit in their life.

Jesus says in the Gospel today, “If anyone comes to me without hating his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.” He can’t actually mean this, right?

On this Labor Day, September 5th, we give thanks to God for the gift of work and pray for all workers, that their labor may bring dignity, justice, and peace.

Time may pass, but memories last. Together again, so let’s have a blast!