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Eucharistic Miracles Pilgrimage to Italy

3/30/2026

 
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Dear Friends, the Franciscan Conventual Friars are excited to invite you on a 10-day Eucharistic Miracles Pilgrimage to Italy. This trip is in honor of the 100th Anniversary of the XXVIII International Eucharistic Congress in Chicago, IL, which initiated the building of our Perpetual Adoration Chapel at Marytown, The National Shrine to St. Maximilian Kolbe in Libertyville, IL.

Click here to learn more and to sign up! Enroll by March 30, 2026.

February Parish Socials

2/22/2026

 
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Join us for food and fellowship after Mass!
  • This month's social at St. Ita has been replaced by our annual Mardi Gras Bake Sale on Sunday, February 15. Come after the morning Mass to taste homemade treats from around the world!
  • The social at St. Gregory the Great will take place after the 9:30 AM Mass on Sunday, February 22.
  • The social at St. Thomas of Canterbury will take place after the 11:30 AM Mass on Sunday, February 22.

¡Únase a nosotros para compartir comida y confraternizar después de la Misa!
  • La reunión social de este mes en la iglesia de Santa Ita ha sido reemplazada por nuestra venta anual de repostería de Mardi Gras el domingo 15 de febrero. ¡Venga después de la Misa de la mañana para probar delicias caseras de todo el mundo!
  • La reunión social en la iglesia de San Gregorio Magno tendrá lugar después de la Misa de las 9:30 a. m. el domingo 22 de febrero.
  • La reunión social en la iglesia de Santo Tomás de Canterbury tendrá lugar después de la Misa de las 11:30 a. m. el domingo 22 de febrero.

Ash Wednesday Schedule (2026)

2/18/2026

 
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February 15: Lunar New Year

2/15/2026

 
The Vietnamese community invites all to celebrate the Lunar New Year, or Tet, at St. Thomas of Canterbury church (​4827 N. Kenmore) on Sunday, February 15. The day will begin with Mass in Vietnamese at 8 AM followed by a full festival and feast. Come for good food and games!
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Vietnamese Lunar New Year is one of the most important festivals in Vietnam. During Tet, people return to their hometown, visit their families and relatives, reward themselves some relaxing days after a hard-working year, and celebrate the new year with plenty of customs and festive activities. You can learn more about how Catholics celebrate Tet by clicking here!
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La comunidad vietnamita invita a todos a celebrar el Año Nuevo Lunar, o Tet, en la iglesia de San Tomás de Canterbury (4827 N. Kenmore) el domingo 15 de febrero. El día comenzará con una misa en vietnamita a las 8 AM, seguida de una gran fiesta. ¡Vengan a disfrutar de deliciosa comida y juegos!

El Año Nuevo Lunar vietnamita es una de las festividades más importantes de Vietnam. Durante el Tet, la gente regresa a sus ciudades de origen, visita a sus familiares y parientes, se toma unos días de descanso después de un año de arduo trabajo y celebra el año nuevo con numerosas costumbres y actividades festivas. ¡Pueden obtener más información sobre cómo los católicos celebran el Tet haciendo clic aquí!

February 15: Mardi Gras Bake Sale

2/15/2026

 
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Click "Read More" to learn about how you can contribute your baking talents to the Bake Sale. Donations are needed to make this fundraiser successful.

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February 7: Serata di Spaghetti

2/7/2026

 

Tickets sold out!

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February 1: La Virgen de Suyapa

2/1/2026

 
La comunidad de Honduras invita a todos a celebrar a la Virgen de Suyapa el domingo 1 de febrero después de la misa de las 12:30 PM en la iglesia de St. Ita (5500 N. Broadway). ¡Habrá comida, música y festividades en Jubilee Hall!

The Honduras community invites everyone to celebrate the Virgin of Suyapa on Sunday, February 1 after the 12:30 PM Spanish Mass at St. Ita church (5500 N. Broadway). Food, music, and festivities will take place in Jubilee Hall after the Mass!
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La Historia
Ella es la Patrona de Honduras y su historia comenzó un sábado de febrero de 1747. Se cuenta que un campesino local, Alejandro Colindres, regresaba al pueblo de Suyapa después de un largo día de recolección de maíz. Al caer la noche, decidió pasar la noche cerca de un barranco. Cuando se acostó en el suelo, sintió un objeto duro debajo de él y lo arrojó lejos. Sin embargo, al acostarse nuevamente, descubrió que el objeto había regresado. Lo colocó en su bolsa y descubrió, por la mañana, que el objeto que había regresado a él no era una piedra, sino una pequeña imagen tallada de Nuestra Señora.
 
La Virgen de Suyapa fue declarada Patrona de Honduras por el Papa Pío XI en 1925, y su festividad se fijó el 3 de febrero. El actual santuario de Nuestra Señora de Suyapa se encuentra en una zona humilde de la ciudad y cuenta con una gran cantidad de espacio para dar cabida a la multitud de peregrinos que visitan el santuario durante todo el año. Muchos miles de personas de toda Centroamérica peregrinan para visitar la imagen.
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The Story
La Virgen de Suyapa is the Patroness of Honduras, and her story began on a Saturday in February of 1747. It is told that a local peasant, Alejandro Colindres, was on his way back to the village of Suyapa after a long day of gathering corn. As night fell, he decided to spend the night near a ravine. When he laid down on the ground, he felt a hard object under him and tossed it far away.  Upon lying down again, however, he found that the object had returned.  He placed it into his bag and discovered, in the morning, that the object that had returned to him was not a stone, but rather a small carved image of Our Lady.
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 The Virgin of Suyapa was declared the Patroness of Honduras by Pope Pius XI in 1925, and her feast day was set as February 3. The current sanctuary of Our Lady of Suyapa is in a humble part of the city and has a large amount of space to allow for the multitude of pilgrims who visit the shrine throughout the year. Many thousands of people from all over Central America make pilgrimages to visit the statue.

January 18: Señor de Esquipulas

1/18/2026

 
English | Español
La comunidad guatemalteca de la parroquia María, Madre de Dios invita a todos a celebrar al Señor de Esquipulas el domingo 18 de enero en la misa de las 12:30 PM en la iglesia de Santa Ita (5500 N. Broadway). ​¡La misa será seguida por una animada recepción en Jubilee Hall!

(Haz clic en "Read More" para conocer la historia del Señor de Esquipulas).

The Guatemalan community at Mary, Mother of God Parish invites everyone to celebrate the feast of Señor de Esquipulas on Sunday, January 18. Join us for the 12:30 PM Spanish Mass at St. Ita church (5500 N. Broadway) which will be followed by a lively reception in Jubilee Hall!

 (Click "Read More" to learn about the history of Señor de Esquipulas.)
 

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Young Adult Group - January Events

1/10/2026

 
All young adults should mark your calendar for these upcoming events hosted by our parish’s young adult group. If you have any questions, email the group.
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🍔 Pub Outing 🍺
Sunday, January 10


​6:30 PM @ Burke's (5401 N. Broadway)
*Join us for fellowship after the 5:30 PM Mass at St. Ita’s!
♟️Game Night 🎲
Saturday, January 31


​6:30 PM @ St. Ita's Rectory (1220 W. Catalpa)
*Bring your favorite game, favorite snack, and your friends!

January 4: Parish Christmas Concert

1/4/2026

 
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MARY, MOTHER OF GOD PARISH - MASS SCHEDULE

SAINT ITA CHURCH
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5500 N. Broadway
Chicago, IL 60640
773-561-5343

Monday & Wednesday: 5:30 PM
(4:45 PM Adoration, 5:15 PM Vespers)
Tuesday: 8 AM
Thursday: 8 AM, 7 PM (español)
Friday: 8 AM
       *First Friday Devotion: 7 PM
Saturday: 8 AM, 5:30 PM (vigil)
Sunday: 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM (español), 5:30 PM

Confessions: After daily 8 AM Mass and every Saturday from 4 - 5 PM 
ST. THOMAS OF CANTERBURY CHURCH
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4827 N. Kenmore
Chicago, IL 60640
773-878-2114 
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Weekdays: 8:30 AM
Sunday: 8 AM (Vietnamese/Lao), 11:30 AM (English)

Eucharistic Adoration: Every Tuesday from 9 AM - 7 PM

Confessions: After daily 8:30 AM Mass 
ST. GREGORY THE GREAT CHURCH
5545 N. Paulina
Chicago, IL 60640
773-561-3546

Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM
Sunday: 9:30 AM
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Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Every second Wednesday at 4 PM​
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