Bible Study combines reading, DVD presentations and small-group discussions with fellow parishioners. In 2024, we will be studying the Psalms. Please contact Religious Education Coordinator Candido Reyna for more information. Registration is either $38 fee for workbook and online access (includes access to video portion plus digital workbook) or $32 fee for workbook only. To sign up, please download the registration form below, fill it out, and return it to the parish office (1220 W. Catalpa) along with your materials fee. Registration Deadline: August 11, 2024 El Estudio Bíblico en Español se reúne cada primer y tercer jueves con el Diácono Jaime. Este año, estamos estudiando el Evangelio de Lucas. Por favor, póngase en contacto con la oficina de la parroquia en 773-561-5343 ex. 10 para más información. Every Tuesday and Thursdays from 10 AM - 12 PM, a sewing and tailoring class is being offered at St. Thomas of Canterbury church (4827 N. Kenmore). 🧵We invited one of our neighbors to join the class because while looking for work, he had been struggling with depression. Being in the sewing class has given him an outlet and helped keep him engaged in something while continuing his job search. Recently, he interviewed at O'Hare for a cleaning job. On Thursday, he was called for a second interview, and we are happy to share that he will be starting his new job next week! All are welcome in the sewing class! You can register today and/or learn more about the Vincentian Open Arms program by clicking here. The Vincentian Open Arms Program is a transformative initiative created in collaboration with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Canterbury House. This program weaves together the strengths of our parish community and the vibrant energies of our newest neighbors arriving from Latin America. The collaboration aims to enhance the dignity and independence of all involved through skill development and employment opportunities. You can learn more here!
Food BoothsOn Sunday, July 7 we said thank you and goodbye to Friar Jason Warrer, OFM Conv. after the 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM Masses at Saint Ita. We will miss Friar Jason's energy, enthusiasm, and kindness but wish him well in his new assignment at Marytown, the National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe. You can read Friar Jason's farewell message here! El domingo, 7 de julio le dimos gracias y nos despedimos del Fraile Jason Warrer, OFM Conv. después de las Misas de 10:30 y 12:30 en Santa Ita. Extrañaremos la energía, el entusiasmo y la amabilidad del Fraile Jason, pero le deseamos lo mejor en su nueva asignación en Marytown, en el Santuario Nacional de San Maximiliano Kolbe.
¡Puedes leer el mensaje de despedida de Fraile Jason aquí! On June 30, our parish cultural center, St. Gregory's Hall, hosted a tour of St. Gregory the Great church (5545 N. Paulina) with Artist-in-residence Sarah Crow. Attendees learned about the liturgical and decorative art from a practicing sacred artist! 🎨 Crow took visitors through the church, showcasing its Norman Gothic architectural beauty and unique decorations which employ a diversity of artistic styles. The marble statues, hand-carved wooden shrines, polychromed ceiling, jewel-stained glass, and other decorative features comprise a survey of the history of sacred art including medieval, neoclassical, preraphaelite, art-deco, and folk art styles. Everyone had a wonderful time on the tour. *Photos courtesy of parish volunteer Damian Chlanda
At the end of June, the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage passed though the Archdiocese of Chicago. (The Pilgrimage is as part of the National Eucharistic Revival which you can learn more online: eucharisticrevival.org🔗.) On June 29, Mary, Mother of God parishioners joined other Catholics from Vicariate II, our geographical region in the Archdiocese, to celebrate the Pilgrimage with a special Mass Devotion at Queen of All Saints Basilica. Bishop Bartosic celebrated Mass and afterwards led a Eucharistic Procession that stopped at seven altars set up around the parish campus representing our seven Deaneries in Vicariate II. Thank you to Mark Franzen and Ron Carrier for creating the Mary, Mother of God Parish altar to represent our Deanery! *Photos courtesy of volunteer Damian Chlanda
We have a new friar helping out at the parish this summer! We are happy to introduce you all to Friar Maximilian Anselm. Get to know him a little bit better and see what kind of work he will be doing at Mary, Mother of God Parish for the next couple months.
Where were you before coming to Mary, Mother of God Parish? I grew up in a Catholic family in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and after high school, I earned a degree in History and Social Studies from Central Michigan University. Later, I received a degree in Philosophy from Mundelein Seminary and spent about two years working as a substitute teacher. The past year, I have lived in San Antonio, TX while studying at the Oblate School of Theology and my ministry was the Franciscan Outreach Ministry – serving the poor in a soup kitchen – at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Before my time in San Antonio, my first two years of formation with the friars were Postulancy (2021-’22) and Novitiate (2022-’23). Postulancy was here in Chicago and one of my ministries was teaching religion classes at the St. Thomas of Canterbury School. The novitiate was in Arroyo Grande, CA and my two ministries then were at a food pantry and prison ministry. What will you be doing here at the parish? I will be here at Mary, Mother of God Parish for most of the summer and my two primary objectives are to improve my skills using the Spanish language and to experience our friar’s ministries in a parish setting. The ministries that I will be involved in include the Food Pantry at St. Thomas of Canterbury as well as help with Canterbury House and some catechesis (also at Canterbury House). I will be getting practice using my Spanish skills in all these ministries while I am taking one Spanish course through the City Colleges of Chicago. What are some of the things you enjoy in your spare time?
I enjoy spending time outdoors, especially in the Summer and Fall; some of my favorite activities include fishing, camping, hiking, swimming, and running. Other things I enjoy are reading (religious, history, or fantasy), watching movies (fantasy, science fiction, or action/adventure) and sports (baseball and football), and spending time with friends and family. Some of my interests include history, astronomy, and music.
By the request of parishioners, we have created a Death & Funeral Announcements page on the website. This will allow our community to share short obituaries of our recently deceased as well as details of funeral services or memorial Masses. You can find the announcement page at motherofgodchicago.org/funerals. If you would like to post a death or funeral announcement for your recently deceased loved one, please email the following information to the office or bring it in-person to the main office (1220 W. Catalpa).
Anuncios de defunción y funeralesA petición de los feligreses, hemos creado una página de Anuncios de Defunción y Funeral en el sitio web. Esto permitirá a nuestra comunidad compartir obituarios breves de nuestros fallecidos recientemente, así como detalles de los servicios funerarios o misas conmemorativas. Puede encontrar la página del anuncio en motherofgodchicago.org/funerals.
Si desea publicar un anuncio de defunción o funeral de un ser querido recientemente fallecido, envíe la siguiente información por correo electrónico o tráigala en persona a la oficina principal (1220 W. Catalpa).
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