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President's Day Office Schedule

2/16/2026

 
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​ALL Parish Offices will be closed on Monday, 
​February 16 for the President's Day Holiday.

Todas las oficinas parroquiales permanecerán cerradas el lunes 16 de febrero con motivo del Día del Presidente.

Mardi Gras Bake Sale (2026)

2/15/2026

 
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Venta de repostería de Mardi Gras 2026​

💚¡Comparte tu talento para hornear!💜

La parroquia María, Madre de Dios, organizará su tradicional venta de repostería de Mardi Gras el domingo 15 de febrero para recaudar fondos destinados a la música y el entretenimiento del Festival Sabores de Verano de este año. Los esperamos en el Salón Jubilee después de las misas de la mañana en la iglesia de Santa Ita (5500 N. Broadway).

🍪 ¡Necesitamos tus deliciosos postres! Por favor, trae tus dulces a Jubilee Hall:
  • Sábado 14 de febrero: Entrega entre las 4:00 y las 5:00 PM
  • Domingo 15 de febrero: Entrega en la mañana antes de la venta

¡Gracias por apoyar a nuestra comunidad parroquial!

Annual Catholic Appeal (2026)

2/8/2026

 
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Support the Appeal
The 2026 Annual Catholic Appeal kicks off this weekend. It offers us the opportunity to dispel the darkness of illiteracy through its support for Catholic School scholarships. The darkness of food insecurity thought its support for Outreach programs. The darkness of natural disasters through the humanitarian efforts of Catholic Relief Services. It’s the opportunity to bring the light of Christ to the world. 

The parish counts on your generosity to meet our goal of $55,485. When contributions exceed the goal, the parish receives a rebate. Whether you respond to the Annual Catholic Appeal mailing from Cardinal Cupich, return an envelope from the back of church, or make a gift online, thank you for your contribution.

Answer the call to support the Annual Catholic Appeal this year because “Together we bring light.” Let’s show our parish’s vitality by making a gift today!

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Charitable Contributions (2025)

2/5/2026

 
If you would like a statement of your 2025 contribution to Mary, Mother of God Parish for tax purposes, please print the form (click the button for the PDF), fill it out, and return it to the parish office. You can mail the form, drop it off in person to 1220 W. Catalpa, or drop it in the collection basket at Mass.
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​Contribuciones Caritativas (2025)

Si desea un comprobante de su contribución a la Parroquia María, Madre de Dios correspondiente al año 2025 para fines fiscales, imprima el formulario (haga clic en el botón para obtener el PDF), complételo y entréguelo en la oficina parroquial. Puede enviarlo por correo postal, entregarlo personalmente en 1220 W. Catalpa o depositarlo en la cesta de colecta durante la misa.​
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Presentation of the Lord - Candlemas (2026)

2/2/2026

 
On February 2, Catholics celebrate the feast of the Presentation of the Lord which is also called Candlemas. This feast takes place 40 days after the feast of the Nativity. In keeping with Jewish law, Mary and Joseph brought their baby to the temple in Jerusalem for purification and dedication (Exodus 13:1).

When Holy Simeon saw the baby Jesus, he said, “For my eyes have seen your salvation which you prepared in sight of all the peoples, a LIGHT for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel.” From these words comes the tradition of blessing candles at Mass. That's where the term “Candlemas” comes from.

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*Photos courtesy of ​parishioner Silvia Téllez, OFS
El 2 de febrero, los católicos celebran la fiesta de la Presentación del Señor, también conocida como la Candelaria. Esta fiesta se celebra 40 días después de la Natividad. Siguiendo la ley judía, María y José llevaron al niño Jesús al templo de Jerusalén para su purificación y consagración (Éxodo 13:1).

Cuando el santo Simeón vio al niño Jesús, dijo: «Porque mis ojos han visto tu salvación, la que has preparado a la vista de todos los pueblos: luz para iluminar a las naciones y gloria de tu pueblo Israel». De estas palabras proviene la tradición de bendecir las velas durante la Misa. De ahí el nombre de «Candelaria».

*Fotos cortesía de Silvia Téllez, OFS, feligresa de la parroquia.

February Events eNewsletter (2026)

2/1/2026

 
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Check out the monthly eNewsletter to learn about all the events happening at Mary, Mother of God Parish this February. 
Upcoming devotions and events include the Ash Wednesday Schedule, Serata di Spaghetti ticket information, and Lunar New Year celebrations!
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    If you would like to share an announcement (i.e. funeral, Sacrament, anniversary, etc.) with the parish community, please email the parish office. 
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    Si desea compartir un anuncio (es decir, funeral, Sacramento, aniversario, etc.) con la comunidad parroquial, por favor envíe un correo electrónico a la oficina parroquial.

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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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