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St. Emily and St. Thomas Becket Parishes
April 30, 2019
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Dear Families,
Congratulations to all our First Communicants - those who celebrated last Sunday and those who will receive the sacrament this coming Sunday.
Please keep Rick and Nelly Morrison in your prayers. Rick is on our maintenance staff and he helps direct the parking on Wednesday evenings. Sadly, they lost a baby girl, whom they have named Lucy Joyce Morrison, last weekend.
Next week, May 8, is our final class of the year.
- We will gather in the church at 6:15. Do not come to the school.
- We will have a May Crowning of the statue of Mary in the outdoor shrine. Students are invited to bring flowers to offer to the Blessed Mother.
- We will come back to the church for the Rosary.
- There will be attendance awards.
- There will be a small treat to end up the year.
Families are most welcome to join us!
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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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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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 May 26 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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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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- 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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