Just a few ‘housekeeping’ updates. A few areas around St. Malachy church where the curb was crumbling have now been refurbished. Several weeks—presumably due to high winds—a piece of the steeple came loose.

Looking to grow deeper in your faith and spend time in God’s Word? Our upcoming Bible study groups offer opportunities to learn, reflect, and connect with others—find a group that’s right for you and join us!

“And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven.” Considering the literal transfer of Church leadership to Peter, we might take note of some obscure but relevant information surrounding the papacy

Memorial Day weekend held the promise of a significant period of time for moments of relaxation, outdoor activities, to slowdown and revitalize. Such has passed us by with the beginning of the State Fair and just seven days before the first day of school.

Next month, like most parishes, we will begin the OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults)...

We are presented with a gospel passage illuminating Jesus’ skill as a storyteller (a field, the fine pearl, a net full of fish) using parables to enter into peoples’ lives and imagination, into their hearts.

Last month the Bishops of the United States consecrated our nation (on this our 250th Semiquincentennial) to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Bishop Keehner issued a “pastoral letter” entitled God So Loved The World, reflecting on the meaning of the Sacred Heart of Jesus for our nation today.

In the coming week the priests who have been reassigned will be moving to their new parishes and assignments. Our newly ordained priest, Fr. Thomas Kollasch will return to Rome for further studies

As we celebrate our 250th Centennial of our founding as a nation, it is of interest to recognize how the Catholic Church took hold within our country.

Many acronyms seem to be a common part of our language. Within so many churches the acronym “VBS” reflects the summertime gathering of children for a period of days in a Christian atmosphere of Vacation Bible School.

We welcomed Fr. Peter from the Diocese of Lexington, Kentucky as our guest last weekend, offering insight into ministry, people and faith amongst the poorest area of Kentucky

We are blessed as a parish to prayerfully remember the gift of the Eucharist through the Corpus Christi Procession.

A special Sacred Heart of Jesus Feast Day will be this Friday, June 12th at the Sacred Heart 8:00 am Mass.

Born in 1955, Robert Francis Prevost and growing up as a Sox fan in an ordinary Chicago neighborhood, his humble background prepared him for the priesthood and more specifically as an Augustinian missionary dedicated to the people of Peru.

“And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” (MT 28:20). With that, Christ Jesus bid farewell to his disciples, in the physical sense, as he ascended into the heavens.

June 15-18th. Morning and Evening Sessions available. Open to all kids entering PreK-4th grade.

Make plans to donate, volunteer or shop our biggest youth group fundraiser of the year!

Mary and Elizabeth stand out as mothers, profound in their patience, their trust, and the vocation God intended for each regardless of their respective age. Much the same, Hannah and Naomi each had a certain faith and trust in God’s providence for their calling as mothers.

Too quickly we have stepped into the month of May with Mother’s Day, graduations, the start of ‘summer sports’, and veneration of Mary. The tradition of dedicating the month of May to Mary began in the 13th century.