Dear Parishioners,

In the early Church, people met in houses not in a “church.” I recently came across an article in Ministry  Magazine that gives the history of the term “house church.”

The New Testament speaks of groups of believers meeting regularly in the intimacy of a home rather than a church building. This house church was a Christian fellowship group formed in and/or around a house (Gr. oikos). Paul speaks of such a church in the house of Aquila and Priscilla (1 Cor. 16:19; Rom. 16:3, 5), of  Philemon (Philemon 1, 2), and of Nympha in Laodicea (Col. 4:15).

The use of “oikos” to describe the group of believers was not intended just to be a spatial marker but a group identifier as well. Indeed, the oikos was a significant sociological unit already. It became a unit or group in the structure of the early Christian community.

It seems clear that the house church model was a real Christian model, for it was found both within the Jerusalem Christian community and in other communities, including those that Paul established in his missionary efforts...

The culture may think Catholicism and Christianity, in general, is irrelevant, but the world needs Catholics now more than ever. It’s time for all of us to be unapologetically Catholic! Join us for 2 evenings as Deacon John talks about our current culture, how we got there and how we, the church can be the light of Christ in an anti-Christian culture. We’ll discuss practical things we can do, and by God’s grace turn the tide. He will focus on night 2 how the power of the sacrament of reconciliation will help us to do that. 12 men united to Christ changed the world. All of us, in the power of the Holy Spirit, can too.

"The war in Ukraine, and the resulting humanitarian crisis due to those seeking refuge, is going to require sacrifice on all of our behalfs; I urge you to stay the course. Please pray that the people of Ukraine and that people around the world will have the courage to fight against the evil that we all face to ensure a lasting peace. Let us all offer our prayers and sacrifices as we enter our spiritual Lenten journey and ask for peace for those suffering from injustices, unrest, and persecution in this crisis."

I am happy to report of another successful year with our Curbside Pick-Up Only Fish Fry. I want to thank Joe Mancuso for the great package menu he put together and all of his precise organization in this successful fundraiser. 

I also want to again thank our sponsors for their financial support: Lack & Sons Funeral Home, Hanson Family, First Midwest Bank-Hickory Hills, Henry Bros. Co., Don’s World of Sports, Hawk Ford, and Enzenberger & Mitchell, Inc. 

Thanks also go to the adult and teen volunteers who made this drive-through event run smoothly, listed below. And, finally, THANK YOU to all our Parishioners, their family, and friends, as well as neighboring Parishioners who supported this event by placing their First Friday of Lent order with us.

 

See you next year! 

Tom Seminara, President HNS

The Queen of Hearts will return to St. Patricia for Game #2! Tickets will be available for sale after all Masses beginning this weekend. The Jackpot starts at $1000.00 and our 1st Drawing on the new board will be Wednesday, April 20th at 6:00 pm at Prime Time!

Thank you for all your support and thank you to our volunteers for your time and dedication! Will you find the Queen and split the jackpot with St. Patricia?

Iris A.

Victoria C.

Julia G.

Anna K.

Vivienne L.

Scarlett V.

Michal B.

Katelyn D.

Maja G.

Henry I.

Emily Z. 

Callie C.

Joanna C.

Jesus G.

Oliver R.

Ximena R.

Isaac V.

Blessie C.

Tyler D.

Daniel D.

Natalia M.

Sylwia M.

Gabriela S.

Marta B.

Emily C.

Anthony J.

Ana K.

Xantana L.

Dimitri P.

Glorija R.

Dominic T.

Gabriela W.

Paulina G.

Lily I.

Oliver K.

Addison N.

Maria E.

Devin F.

Nicholas L.

Zachary L.

Francesco L.

Olivia N.

Roxanne S.

Valentina S.

Jacob W.

Saul C.

Maksymilian G.

Sebastian K.

Julia Z.

Our organization will receive 15% of all orders placed (half of the profits). If we generate

$5,000 or more in sales, we will receive 20% of all orders placed (two-thirds of the profits).

Thursday, March 31st - 6:00 PM  Cast Awesome

Friday, April 1st -  7:00 PM  Cast Sweet!

Saturday, April 2nd - 7:00 PM  Cast Awesome

Sunday, April 3rd - 2:00 PM  Cast Sweet!

Adults - $10

14 & under - $5

Tickets may be pre-ordered using the form below and turning it into the school or rectory by March 25th. We can't wait for our St. Patricia Students to shine on stage this Spring!

The Mass Journal is designed to enrich your experience at Sunday Mass, teach you how to listen to the voice of God, and deepen your daily spirituality. The Mass Journal is a spiritual tool that urges us to ask the question, “God, what is one way that I can become a better version of myself this week?”

Copies will be available for a donation of $3.00 each in the Gathering Space the weekend of March 26th and 27th. We will begin on April 3rd using our Journals at home.