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Regístrese para este retiro de Cuaresma en español comunicándose con la oficina parroquial por correo electrónico o al 773-561-5343 Register for this Spanish-language Lenten retreat by contacting the parish office via email or 773-561-5343.   Calling all Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Saturday, March 22, 9 am-Noon After a long break, Mary, Mother of God Parish is preparing to once again offer the opportunity to receive Christ's Precious Blood as a fuller sign of our Communion. Eucharistic Ministers will gather on March 22 to reflect on our reverence for Christ's real presence in the chalice, pray for the graces we need for this ministry of service, and refresh our understanding of the requirements, roles, and responsibilities we share.
Please check your email or follow the link to complete the online registration form, verifying and/or updating your contact information. Other parishioners feeling called to this ministry are also welcome to attend and should complete the registration form. Beginning on March 7, Bilingual Stations of the Cross will be hosted on most Fridays of Lent (see poster for exact dates) at St. Ita church (5500 N. Broadway). The Stations of the Cross, also known as the Way of the Cross, commemorate Jesus's passion and death on the cross. There are 14 stations that each depict a moment on his journey to Calvary. At each station, prayers and reflections are offered as the congregation meditates on Christs suffering and his great love for us. This is an appropriate way to prepare ourselves for the coming of Holy Week which concludes with Easter Sunday on April 20. A partir del 7 de marzo, se realizarán Vía Crucis Bilingües la mayoría de los viernes de Cuaresma (ver el cartel para conocer las fechas exactas) en la iglesia St. Ita (5500 N. Broadway). Vía Crucis conmemoran la pasión y muerte de Jesús en la cruz. Hay 14 estaciones que representan cada una un momento de su camino al Calvario. En cada estación, se ofrecen oraciones y reflexiones mientras la congregación medita sobre el sufrimiento de Cristo y su gran amor por nosotros. Esta es una manera apropiada de prepararnos para la llegada de la Semana Santa, que concluye con el Domingo de Pascua el 20 de abril.  *Please check the dates carefully, not every Friday in Lent will have Stations of the Cross./*Por favor revise bien las fechas, no todos los viernes de Cuaresma tendremos el Vía Crucis.
[Attention: Part 2 has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date in the spring]Join local photographer and parishioner, Dina Kwit, for this two-part cellphone photography workshop. We will dive into some of the settings on your smartphone that can enhance your ability to take great photos. You will also learn some of the basic principles of capturing unique photos. This is a two-part series that is both hands on and lecture. (Part 1: Tuesday, March 4 at 6:30 PM & Part 2: Tuesday, March 11 at 6:30 PM) Want to attend? All you need is a smartphone and a desire to see things a bit differently. We hope to see you there!  Calling all bakers! 🎂 The annual Mardi Gras Bake Sale is coming up soon on Sunday, March 2 and we are looking for donations. This is a great way for the whole family to support the parish. Bring your favorite baked good to the sale to help raise money for our faith community. 🧁 To signup to bring something to the bake sale, please call the parish office at 773-561-5343. ¡Llamamos a todos los panaderos! 🥧 La venta anual de pasteles de Mardi Gras se acerca en el 2 de marzo y estamos buscando donaciones. Esta es una excelente manera para que toda la familia apoye a la parroquia. Traiga su producto horneado favorito a la venta para ayudar a recaudar dinero para nuestra comunidad de fe. 🍩 Para inscribirse y traer algo a la venta de pasteles, llame a la oficina parroquial al 773-561-5343.  Enjoy a classical music performance of Anton Dvořák’s (1891) “Dumky” trio next Sunday, March 2 at 3 PM at St. Gregory the Great church (5545 N. Paulina). 🎻 Admission is free! Join trio ensemble Brian Zhang, Alan Yang, and Theo Grant-Funck (violin, piano, and cello) as they also play a selection of pieces that feature folk-inspired melodies and quick mood changes in the vein of “Dumky.” Dumky is a Slavic term meaning ballads or laments. Dumky are characterized by melancholic melodies interspersed with fast, cheerful sections. 🎼 Admission is free and any donations will be split between Mary, Mother of God Parish and the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights.  |
