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St. Emily and St. Thomas Becket Parishes
November 10, 2020
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Dear Families,
The weather of the last days has reminded us of the warmth and beauty we can find in nature. Now, as I write, it is windy and cold and the leaves are being stripped from the trees.
When the weather turns to winter, the church has traditionally remembered all those who have gone before us. We live in the hope that they are in the presence of God, or if they are in the purification of Purgatory, that our prayers accompany them.
This link gives you ideas of ways to keep the memory of family members alive in the hearts of your children. I would suggest that you might want to think of ways to remember and give thanks for your deceased family members as you prepare for Thanksgiving.
As you no doubt have discovered, you need to keep finding ways to keep your children occupied. The holidays will be different, but they can still be fun. Here are many Thanksgiving activities and crafts which might help your kids enjoy the holiday preparation and celebration.
Advent follows and I will supply some suggestions and materials to help you mark the season with your family. There is also an opportunity for adults to enrich their own faith. Take a look at this program about Mary: Woman of Great Courage and Character. It is online (convenient!) and free.
 Please remember that you can attend Sunday mass at both parishes. You need to sign up ahead of time, as spaces are limited, and we need to keep track of attendees for 14 days. For St. Thomas Becket, sign up here. For St. Emily, sign up here.
The dispensation from attending Sunday mass is still in effect, and you may still watch the livestream masses on Facebook and YouTube.
Some of those who must take extra care with infection precautions have chosen to attend a week day mass, where there are many less people. You can sign up for those with your parish, as well.
Please stay healthy, wear your masks and wash your hands!
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St. Francis Cabrini Novena
Continues until November 13
In this month when we remember all the saints, we are conscious that those who came before us have both built the church we know and have passed down the faith to us. St. Francis Cabrini lived and ministered in Chicago for part of her life, helping to build our local church. She walked streets we know and now is before the face of God. We can follow her example and come to the same happy place.
The novena prayer:
Almighty and Eternal Father, Giver of all Gifts, show us Your mercy, and grant, we beseech You, through the merits of Your faithful Servant, Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, that all who invoke her intercession may obtain what they desire according to the good pleasure of Your Holy Will ... (
here name your request).
O Lord Jesus Christ, Savior of the world, mindful of Your bountiful goodness and love, deign, we implore You, through the tender devotion of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini for Your Sacred Heart, to hear our prayers and grant our petitions.
O God, the Holy Spirit, Comforter of the afflicted, Fountain of Light and Truth, through the ardent zeal of Your humble handmaid, Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, grant us Your all-powerful aid in our necessities, sanctify our souls and fill our minds with Divine Light that we may see the Holy Will of God in all things.
Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, beloved spouse of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, intercede for us that the favor we now ask may be granted.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, etc.
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Get a Flu Shot
It is even more important this year
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Get vaccinated every year |
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Paying Tuition
You can do so online with eGiving
This year, both St. Emily and St. Thomas Becket families will pay tuition directly to St. Emily. We hope this makes the process easier for you.
- You may pay online with eGiving. Many families prefer to set up monthly installments with this tool.
- You may pay with cash or check in the St. Emily parish office.
- You may mail a check to the attention of Cathy Crino, St. Emily, 1400 E. Central Road, Mount Prospect, Illinois, 60056.
The tuition and fee schedule can be found here.
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The Schedule of Classes
Please take note of the day and time of your child's class. They are thirty minute sessions, staggered so that you don't have all your kids engaged at once.
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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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