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Today we join with all the parishes in Cook and Lake counties to kick off the Archdiocesan capital campaign, Generation to Generation: Answer the Call. Our goal at Mary, Mother of God is to raise $1,025,000 in pledges that are payable over five (5) years. Fifty percent of the funds from these pledges will go toward spiritually renewing our church, supporting our priests, and assisting vulnerable communities. The remaining fifty percent goes to restoring and enhancing the worship space at each of our churches. When you receive your invitation to participate in this historic effort, please pray for the success of the Generation to Generation campaign and please discern a multi-year pledge that is right for your family.  El domingo pasado celebramos la fiesta del Señor de Esquipulas. La comunidad guatemalteca de la parroquia María, Madre de Dios, invitó a todos a unirse a ellos en la misa en español de las 12:30 PM en la iglesia de Santa Ita, seguida de una animada recepción en el Salón Jubilee. ¡Hubo música maravillosa, una procesión con la estatua del Señor de Esquipulas y comida deliciosa! Haz clic aquí para obtener más información sobre el Señor de Esquipulas. Last Sunday, we celebrated the feast of Señor de Esquipulas. The Guatemalan community at Mary, Mother of God Parish invited everyone to join them for the 12:30 PM Spanish Mass at St. Ita church a lively reception in Jubilee Hall afterwards. There was wonderful music, a procession with the statue of Señor de Esquipulas, and yummy food! Click here to learn more about Señor de Esquipulas. We mourn the death of Hung Nham, parishioner and dedicated volunteer ever present at the Food Pantry. Please remember him in your prayers as well as his dear wife and daughter who lovingly cared for him while he was in the hospital. Hung was a cheerful presence, and his loss will be felt greatly by our faith community at Mary, Mother of God Parish. *Photographs of the Funeral Mass on January 12, 2026 for Hung Nham courtesy of Friar Ayub Mwenda OFM, Conv.
 The Wednesday volunteers at the Food Pantry got together for brunch after volunteering. It was a chance to catch up after festive season and begin the new year together. Volunteer at the Food Pantry!
We are always looking for volunteers to help patrons shop and to restock shelves. Sign up by emailing our Food Pantry Manager, Br. Ayub Mwenda, OFM Conv.  During the Christmas Season, several families which used to sing in the choir at St. Gregory the Great church returned for a reunion. Members came back to Chicago from around the country and joined us for Mass on the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord. *Photo courtesy of Scott Downing
*Photos courtesy of parishioner Yasha Hookens Sunday, January 4, the Mary, Mother of God Parish Choirs presented their annual Christmas Concert. Representatives from our parish choirs and ensembles shared the sounds of the season with the assembled audience. Christmas Season blessings and a Happy, Prosperous New Year 2026! "A heartfelt thank you to those whose assistance and encouragement made this event possible and successful. The directors and members of our parish choirs, ensembles, and musicians for their fine work and dedicated service to our parish. Our friars, pastoral staff, and maintenance staff for their encouragement, assistance, and support. Our Children's Choir parents, parishioners, and friends for being an encouraging and grateful audience." Special Thanks to:
 Check out the monthly eNewsletter to learn about all the events happening at Mary, Mother of God Parish this January. Upcoming devotions and events include the annual Christmas Concert and Señor de Esquipulas celebrations!
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