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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:
Año Jubilar Franciscano (enero 2026 - enero 2027)¡El Papa León XIV proclama un Año Jubilar Especial con motivo del 800 aniversario de la muerte y tránsito de San Francisco de Asís! Nos complace anunciar que Su Santidad ha decretado un Año Jubilar especial (del 10 de enero de 2026 al 10 de enero de 2027) para celebrar el aniversario del paso al Cielo de San Francisco de Asís. Este es un don para toda la Iglesia, no solo para la Familia Franciscana, y una ocasión para una auténtica renovación espiritual. San Francisco sigue siendo extraordinariamente relevante en nuestra época, y el Papa León invita a todos a «convertirse en santos en el mundo contemporáneo, siguiendo su ejemplo», convirtiendo la esperanza en verdadera caridad y un verdadero compromiso con la paz. Puede informarse sobre los próximos eventos jubilares en toda la Arquidiócesis haciendo clic aquí.
Este decreto concede la posibilidad de obtener una indulgencia plenaria a quienes visiten cualquier iglesia conventual franciscana o lugar de culto dedicado a San Francisco. ¡Esto incluye nuestras tres parroquias! La indulgencia plenaria se concede bajo las condiciones habituales:
¿Desea saber más sobre las indulgencias? Haga clic aquí para leer un excelente artículo de Vatican News.
Palm Sunday
Masses*Photos courtesy of parish volunteers Luana Lienhart, OFS; Silvia Tellez, OFS; and Mitch Legan Holy TUesday
Holy Wednesay
Covered Statues & Images*Photos courtesy of Communications Coordinator Stephanie Held Holy Thursday
Mass of the Lord's SupperAt the end of Mass, the Eucharist was processed out of St. Ita church and taken to St. Gregory the Great church for Adoration.
Eucharistic Adoration*Photos courtesy of parish volunteers Luana Lienhart, OFS; Silvia Tellez, OFS; and Communications Coordinator Stephanie Held Good Friday
Private Prayer with the Statue of Christ's Body*Photo courtesy of parish volunteer Steve Mosklain and Communications Coordinator Mitch Legan
Stations of the Cross*Photos courtesy of Communications Coordinator Mitch Legan
Celebration of the Lord's Passion*Photo courtesy of parish volunteer Luana Lienhart, OFS; Silvia Tellez, OFS; and Communications Coordinator Mitch Legan Holy Saturday
Blessing of the Easter Baskets*Photos courtesy of Communications Coordinator Mitch Legan
Easter Vigil*Photos courtesy of parish volunteer Luana Lienhart, OFS Easter Sunday
Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord*Photos courtesy of Communications Coordinator Stephanie Held
*Photos courtesy of parish volunteer Steve Moskalin and Communications Coordinator Mitch Legan
8:30 AM Mass at St. Thomas of Canterbury12 PM Mass at St. Gregory the Great5:30 PM Mass at St. Ita*Photos courtesy of parish volunteer Luana Lienhart, OFS and Silvia Téllez, OFS
Holy MassDecorationsGrazie! Grazie! Mary, Mother of God Parish for making Serata di Spaghetti a success! (If you don't speak Italian. Thank you! Thank you!) We are grateful to all the Parishioners who attended as a Guest, Volunteered their time and talent, or supported with a generous sponsorship/donation of the event. We especially thank YOU, that is Everyone at the parish, for your prayers and participation in all the fundraising efforts for Mary, Mother of God! Through events like Serata di Spaghetti and Tastes of Summer, your generous monetary donations, and any sharing of your time and talents we ensure the blessings of the Parish for all. *Photos courtesy of parish volunteer Luana Lienhart, OFS and our Pastor Fr. Alejandro Lopez, OFM Conv. Grazie! Grazie! ¡A la Parroquia María, Madre de Dios, por hacer de la Serata di Spaghetti un éxito! (Si no habla italiano, ¡gracias!). Agradecemos a todos los feligreses que asistieron como invitados, ofrecieron su tiempo y talento, o apoyaron con un generoso patrocinio o donación para el evento.
¡Les agradecemos especialmente a ustedes, es decir, a todos en la parroquia, por sus oraciones y participación en la recaudación de fondos para María, Madre de Dios! A través de eventos como la Serata di Spaghetti y Sabores de Verano, sus generosas donaciones y cualquier donación de su tiempo y talento, aseguramos que la Parroquia bendiga a todos. *Fotos cortesía de la voluntaria parroquial Luana Lienhart, OFS y nuestro pastor P. Alejandro López, OFM Conv. With pleasure, we present to you the Mary, Mother of God Parish Annual Report, covering all three of our worship sites and spanning the last fiscal year (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025). We have so many reasons to praise and thank God! As you read this report, should you have any questions please contact the Parish office via email or via phone at 773-561-5343. Your browser does not support viewing this document. Click here to download the document. Check out the parish's digital photo album for Holy Week! (Click "Read More" to see all of the photographs.) You can add your own photos of the celebrations and devotions to the album by emailing them to the parish office. May the glory and the promise of this joyous time of year bring peace and happiness to you and those you hold most dear. May Christ, Our Risen Savior, always be there by your side to bless you most abundantly and be your loving guide. Amen In memory of Howard & Lorien Kimlin On Holy Thursday, we again began offering the Precious Blood of Christ (consecrated wine) as a fuller sign of Communion at Mass. Earlier this year, the Filipinos of Mary of God Parish donated the funds to purchase the chalices necessary for the distribution of Precious Blood. The chalices have been engraved in honor of this generous gift.
El sábado 7 de septiembre, la comunidad cubana de la Arquidiócesis de Chicago se reunió para una misa especial con nuestra parroquia en la Iglesia de Sta. Ita para honrar a la Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre, la querida patrona de Cuba. Esta celebración en español destacó la influencia perdurable de la Virgen en la fe y el espíritu del pueblo cubano. Los periodistas del "Católico" tuvieron el privilegio de hablar con Delia González, organizadora desde hace mucho tiempo, quien compartió con nosotros el significado de "Cachita" y la fuerza unificadora que brinda a través de la oración. La Hora Católica: Misa y Más https://youtu.be/B2F1TTThyC0 Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre -"símbolo religioso más fuerte, más poderoso que los cubanos tienen." https://youtube.com/shorts/erI0Qo5XvXA Delia González - "está el sentimiento hacia Dios y es la Madre de Dios." https://youtube.com/shorts/l8oYsw5Exuw On Saturday, September 7, the Cuban community of the Archdiocese of Chicago gathered for a special Mass with our parish at St. Ita Church to honor Our Lady of Charity of Cobre, Cuba's beloved patron saint. This Spanish-language celebration highlighted Our Lady's enduring influence on the faith and spirit of the Cuban people. Reporters from the Chicago Catholic had the privilege of speaking with long-time organizer Delia Gonzalez, who shared with us the meaning of "Cachita" and the unifying force it provides through prayer.
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