 Don’t Miss Open House Chicago!St. Thomas of Canterbury church has been selected as a site for this year’s Open House Chicago! Stop by — and see one of the churches of Mary, Mother of God Parish through the eyes of a first-time visitor. It is an amazing experience. This annual free event is organized by the Chicago Architecture Center that takes visitors behind-the-scenes of great places and spaces across the city. Our church will be open to the public on Saturday, October 18, from 10 AM to 5 PM. VOLUNTEERING: Are you able to volunteer to welcome visitors, track attendance, and to generally be a gracious host? Please call the parish office at 773-561-5343 and ask for Dorothy Julian. This event is being promoted and organized by our parish's St. Rita Domestic Violence Awareness Ministry. 
12 de octubre: Recuerdos del Jubileo
Each year on the evening of October 3, the Franciscan family throughout the world pauses to celebrate the solemnity of St. Francis of Assisi’s death which is called the Transitus. (From Latin meaning passage or crossing.) In his famous Canticle of the Creatures, the saint wrote “Praised be You, my Lord, through our Sister Bodily Death, from whom no one living can escape.” On Friday, October 3, the Conventual Franciscan Friars and Secular Franciscans from our parish, along with other members of the Franciscan family, will be celebrating the Transitus at 7 PM at St. Ita church (5500 N. Broadway). All are welcome to attend this beautiful and solemn Liturgy of the Word. |
