How do we, the people of the United States, value our ability to vote? 

The first day for early voting will begin shortly for the November 8th general elections. How many people in the Chicagoland area will go out and vote? How do we deal with the questions that face our country? How can we be an example to the people around the world? Where do we need to improve? 

Does our faith in Jesus Christ help us to be good citizens? Does character and integrity matter? Is “people power” enough? Is it important to be guided by a deeper reality? Should we let capitalism determine the economy without any intervention?...

St. Patricia welcomes Father Michael Knotek this weekend!

Father Knotek will give the Advent Parish Mission this November. He will speak at all the masses on the weekend of November 26-27th and then lead the mission reflection on Monday and Tuesday evenings, November 28-29 at 7 p.m.

We are so happy to have him visit with us this Saturday at the 4 p.m. Mass to learn more about St Patricia Parish and to meet our parishioners! Please give him a warm welcome!

This year’s recipient of the Christifideles Award was presented by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at Holy Name Cathedral to Mrs. Jessica Scialo. 

In Mrs. Scialo’s words: “It was an honor to be recognized by Fr. Meany for my many works from the heart, here at St. Patricia! I have been incredibly blessed to be able to partner with my dear friend, Noreen Campbell, on the Spring Play for the past 18 years, where together we have been able to connect with so many talented young people and their amazing families. I am also grateful each day when I arrive to volunteer at the school. Reading to students in the classroom and inspiring kids to be creative and try new things in after school Creative Artists at Play, brings a special kind of joy to my heart. Thank you St. Patricia!” 

KRUSE’S KREW will be packing Care packages for our Troops on Tues., October 18th at 6:00 p.m. at the Hickory Hills Community Center, located at 7800 West 89th Place, 2nd Floor. Our candy supply is low. After Halloween, please bring your extra candy and drop it off at the Gathering Space in Church. We are also low on Jerky and K-cup coffee. We always look forward to volunteers stopping by and helping us with packing packages. See you then! Below is a letter from a Chaplain in Djibouti, Africa, one of the units we support.

The Knights of Columbus have chosen to honor Fr. Mike Meany at their 64th Annual Friendship Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 20th at Gaelic Park. We would like to extend an invitation to friends, family, and St. Patricia Parishioners to attend this event honoring Fr. Meany. We would greatly appreciate spreading the word of this special event to those who would be interested in attending. 

The South and South Suburban Knights of Columbus Grand Knights Club has chosen, as one of their five 2022 honorees, Fr. Michael Meany, for their 64th Annual   Friendship Dinner on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Gaelic Park, located at 6119 West 147th Street, Oak Forest, IL. Cocktails begin at 6:00 p.m. with one hour of OPEN BAR, followed by your choice of Prime Rib Dinner,  Chicken Marsala, Pasta Primavera, or a Vegetarian plate. Tickets are $60 per person.  

Please contact John Muldoon - [email protected], or 708-557-5559 for reservations. You may also inquire at the Rectory for information. Your attendance will enhance the evening and express to the honorees that their friendship and service to us is greatly appreciated. We welcome you to join us at dinner to celebrate the honoring of Fr. Mike Meany! 

To register, please contact Missy at [email protected] or at 708-598-5222

Religious Education sent the 2nd shipment of donated sneakers this week! Thank you so much for all your support and keep those shoes coming in! Every pair counts!

Join us at St. Patricia Church every 1st Saturday of the month. Our next gathering is on November 5, 2022 at 8:00 a.m.