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St. Emily and St. Thomas Becket Parishes
April 9, 2019
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Dear Families,
Congratulations to our confirmandi, confirmed this last Sunday by Bishop Ron Hicks. As Bishop Hicks urged the candidates, "Remember that you are confirmed! Remember that you are following the Lord." It is a good reminder for us all.
This week, the third through seventh grade classes that have not gone to confession will have the chance during class time.
There is still time for you to go to confession before Easter yourself.
Check out the times at both parishes.
The information about the
McLoraine Scholarship, which is awarded to St. Emily parishioners who wish to attend Catholic high schools
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is here.
Please look it over and apply!
In addition, if you thought you could never afford Catholic school tuition, you will want to check out the information about the
Tax Credit Scholarships. Due to a generous donation by a parishioner, there are funds available for qualifying families.
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Lent in our Religious Education Program
Help to build Pete's Well
Remind your kids to
bring in their money for the Penny Slam
- a friendly competition between classrooms.
For those unfamiliar with the process, you put everything except pennies in your own class bucket. A cent from either silver or paper money equals a point. Pennies are used to 'slam' the other classes, since each penny is a minus point.
The proceeds will go to fund a well being built in Uganda in honor of our own Deacon Pete Hajdu. You can check the pictures his daughter took in the village a short while ago on the bulletin board outside the Religious Ed office. |
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Times for Confessions During Lent
It's the season for mercy
Here are many opportunities for you to consider.
- Regular confession times at St. Emily are 3:45 on Saturdays.
- Regular confession times at St. Thomas Becket are 6:15 PM on Fridays and 3:30 PM on Saturdays.
- There will be a longer time scheduled at St. Thomas Becket on April 12 from 6:00-8:00 PM. There will be no Saturday confessions on April 13.
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Join us for Holy Week and Easter
It is the feast of our redemption!
The most important week in our spiritual lives is next week. Children are captivated by the story of our salvation. Please think of bringing them to each Triduum service.
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Child Protection Training
Mandatory class for all levels
On April 24 (May 1 for second grade), we will offer the required Safe Environment Training for all students. This is part of the agreement that the United States Bishops made in 2002 as one aspect of the program to combat child sexual abuse.
The training is structured in such a way that students are given age-appropriate lessons and materials to help them understand how to say 'no' to predatory behavior.
You also have the choice to opt out of the lesson entirely.
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Lent Mission Opportunity
Salvation 101 with Deacon Ryan McMillin
Join us for this year's St. Emily Lenten Mission, Salvation 101, as we take a tour through the pages of Scripture to understand just how far God will go to save what he created.
Deacon Ryan McMillin will help us explore the drama of how God comes to meet humanity, how humanity responds (spoiler alert: usually not too well), and how God still never gives up.
We'll touch on some of the most important (read: juiciest) stories within this larger story we call salvation history and show what they mean for our own lives. Come prepare yourselves to celebrate the Easter season by learning just how much the Lord has done and continues to do for you.
Tell a friend, and bring a Bible.
The concluding session is Tuesday, April 9 at 7:00 PM.
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Registration for our Religious Education Program
Register now for 2019-2020
We are proud of the quality programs we offer to the families of St. Emily and St. Thomas Becket parishes.
We hope you join us for the coming school year.
It is essential for a child's strong development in the faith that he or she be enrolled in each year of grade school.
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Totus Tuus
June 16 to June 21
This summer, St. Emily and St. Alphonsus Liguori Parishes are hosting Totus Tuus, a one-week summer Catholic youth program named after Pope John Paul II's motto, "Totally Yours".
The program is dedicated to sharing the Gospel through catechesis, Christian witness, Eucharistic worship and Marian devotion. As well as having fun, young attendees will also grow in their faith and learn more about Catholic tradition.
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Vacation Bible School
July 22 to 26
Join us in ancient Athens, as we meet St. Paul and the early church there. VBS is a grand adventure exploring the Scriptures, the culture and art, food and crafts, science and games of the Greek world.
Check out the last few years of fun.
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Family Mass
Join us on April 28 at 9:30 AM
Family Mass is a great opportunity to not only worship together, but to minister together.
Each month, different families sign up to be the greeters, readers and gift bearers for our community.
- The greeters will welcome parishioners upon their arrival to mass and hand out bulletins as they leave.
- Two readers will read the first and second readings.
- The gifts of bread and wine can be brought to the altar by the whole family.
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A letter from Cardinal Cupich
Please contact your State legislators
There are currently two bills before the Illinois State Legislature that deserve our attention and action. One bill would reclassify abortion so that it would be available into the fortieth week of pregnancy.
The other bill would remove the need for the parental notification of minors.
Both bills would make abortion much more prevalent in our state, and of course cause the destruction of many more unborn children.
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Applying for a Tax Credit Scholarship
A way to afford a Catholic School education for your child
Through the "Invest in Kids Act," tax credit scholarships are available to Illinois children, in grades K-12, from low-income households who want to attend private schools, including our 209 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Chicago.
This program started during the 2018/19 school year and many families in our Catholic schools are benefiting. The scholarships are funded by donors who receive a 75 percent credit on their Illinois state income tax as a result of their donation.
The scholarships offered through the program could cover up to 100 percent of tuition and eligible fees for one year and they are awarded on a first come, first served basis, subject to the availability of funds.
To find out more about eligibility and application,
go here.
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- April 13 - First Communion retreats at 9:00 AM and 12:30 PM
- April 17 - No Class for Holy Week
- April 28 and May 5 - First Communion Celebrations
- May 8 - May Crowning and last class of the year
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St. Emily Parish
Catherine Crino, DRE
847-299-5865
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St. Thomas Becket Parish
Renata Sosin, CRE
847-296-9051
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