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Pope Leo XIV Proclaims a Special Jubilee Year for the 800th Anniversary of the Death and Transit of St. Francis of Assisi!
You can find out about upcoming Jubilee events throughout the Archdiocese, by clicking here.
This decree grants the possibility of obtaining a plenary indulgence for those who visit any Franciscan Conventual church or place of worship dedicated to St. Francis. This includes our three parish churches! The plenary indulgence is granted under the usual conditions:
 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:
¡Gracias por apoyar a nuestra comunidad parroquial!  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! 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. 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.
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. *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.  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!
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. |
