Daily Mass Schedule (during the School-Year):
Monday:
6:30am and 8:00am
Tuesday:
6:30am and 9:00am
Wednesday:
8:00am and 9:00am (9:00am Mass is at St. Patrick's)
Thursday:
6:30am and 8:00am
Friday:
6:30am and 8:00am
Saturday: 8:00am
Weekend Mass Schedule:
Saturday: 5:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am, NOON & 6:00pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday: 8:30am or by appointment with a parish priest
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From the Desk of Fr. Mike Nacius, Pastor
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Our Cardinal, Blase Cupich has written a letter to the Archdiocese of Chicago in response to the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report. Copies of the letter are available at the entrances to the Church of St. Mary. It is available through our parish website and on the Archdiocese of Chicago website.
If you are aware of a family member, neighbor, or friend who has been a victim of clergy abuse you are encouraged to contact the Office for Protection of Children and Youth through the Archdiocese.
The Office of the Protection of Children and Youth's (OPCY) mission is to respond to victims-survivors who report sexual abuse by assisting them in the process of healing and reporting allegations, and ensure the Archdiocese is providing services to prevent future instances of sexual abuse. It's through our programs and the resources we Promote Healing of Victims-Survivors and Provide Resources and Compliance Training to protect our Children. If you are seeking referrals for counseling, spiritual direction, self-help groups, educational information, or more, please call 312.534.8267.
 Pope Francis has repeatedly and consistently used the image of the Church as a field hospital. It is a powerful image for me. It is a challenging image as well. Have you reflected on the "Church as a field hospital" in your prayer? I invite you to do so this coming week.
In using this image, our Pope wants us to be aware of our responsibilities as believers, as followers of Jesus. Our Pope is aware of the wounds of the Church, the wounds carried by those in and of the Church. Amongst some there are open wounds. Amongst some the wounds are hidden.
Are you one of the wounded? Are you in the words of Henri Nouwen, a "wounded healer?" Are you a minister to the wounded? Are you one bringing others to be healed in the "field hospital," in the Church? Where does the hospital need to be available to others, for hope, strength, recovery, and healing?
May the Church of St. Mary be a hope filled, welcoming and compassionate "field hospital" to all people.
The 2018 Parish Block Party is next Saturday, September 8. Block Party tickets are available online as well as at the Parish Office. On behalf of the planning committee, we hope that you are able to come and share in the community, fun, and fellowship at the Block Party.
I shared the following prayer with the students at the school Mass this past week as we celebrated the Feast of St. Augustine. You are invited to come pray with our School community this coming Wednesday at 10:00am. Adoration will begin following the School Mass on September 5.
Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit,
That my thoughts may all be holy.
Act in me, O Holy Spirit,
That my work, too, may be holy.
Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit,
That I love but what is holy.
Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit,
To defend all that is holy.
Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit,
That I always may be holy.
- St. Augustine's Prayer to the Holy Spirit
September 15 is the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. We are working on a special liturgy for Saturday morning, September 15, to pray for victims of clergy sexual abuse. More details will be in next week's bulletin as well as listed on our parish website.
God bless you with an
Alleluia heart
this day.
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5:00pm Mass followed by Block Party Dinner, Music & Community!
Block Party Tickets: $45 per person
Beer and Wine Drink Tickets: $5 each or 10 Tickets/Drinks for $45
Must be age 21 or older to attend
Raffle Prizes up to $10,000!
Raffle Tickets may be Purchased at the Parish Center Front Office.
Generously Sponsored By:
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