Dear Parishioners,

Our parish school opens this Wednesday, August 23rd, and religious education classes begin Tuesday, September 19th at 6:00 p.m. with our teachers and staff ready to welcome back our students and their families. It looks to be an exciting and worthwhile year as we strive to be followers of the Lord Jesus. 

We are grateful for all who took a yard sign to be placed in their yard, whether for the school or religious education. I am so pleased that we have such a wide range of support among all age groups. Remember to tell your friends and family about St. Patricia Parish and School. We are a hidden gem of blessings that needs to be shared. Word of mouth is always the best advertisement.

In addition to word of mouth, we did send a post card to households in our area to all those who have children in the pre-school and lower grades inviting them to take a look at our school, religious education program and parish. Our parish is a place to be proud of and needs to be shared with the newcomer. 

For adults, we will be starting Alpha in September, RCIA and hope to have additional formation evenings scheduled. Once again, we will offer an adult retreat experience at St. Joseph and Mary Retreat House, Mundelein, IL the weekend of February 7-11. So mark your calendar. 

The school lunch room and kitchen is nicely taking shape. This space, as well as the gym kitchen, will permit us to have more adult-age meetings in a clean and inviting room. Thanks to all of you who took the tour and made a donation. Presently, in only two months, we have collected over $42,000.00 towards our $250,000.00 goal. No donation amount is too small. One of the parishioners reminded me about a dollar a day or $30.00 a month adds up over time. Another idea I received was that if 800 households gave $200.00 over 2 years we would raise $160,000.00 — what a blessing that would be!

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Where are the Boundaries of our Solidarity? 

Twentieth Sunday of Ordinary Time 

The challenges of this weekend’s readings are almost too obvious to mention. They have to do with how we identify ourselves in relation to others. They pose questions that include the following: Do we see the world in terms of clear divisions or in a process of growing unity? Where are the boundaries of our sense of solidarity? How does our membership in the body of Christ condition our relationships?

Enjoy the summer, it is quickly passing by! 

To the St. Patricia Parish and School Community,

It is with a heavy heart that I write to inform you of my decision to step down from my position as Communications Director at St. Patricia Parish & School. This was a very difficult decision to make, but I have accepted the position of Director of Retail Operations for The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Chicago ADC. My final day with St. Patricia will be Friday, August 18th.

I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation for the opportunities and support that St. Patricia has provided me during my time here. It has been a privilege to work alongside the many dedicated volunteers who make this community a warm and welcoming place. I have grown both personally and professionally, and I am grateful for the guidance and mentorship that I have received throughout my six years of service.

I will always treasure the relationships that I have formed during my tenure at St. Patricia. Although I will be stepping down from my current role, I hope to remain involved as a volunteer in the future. Thank you all for your support, and I wish you the very best!

Always a Bobcat!

Sincerely,

Alpha TEAM NEEDED

Training to be part of the Alpha Team will take place on Monday, September 11^th from 6:30 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. in the Church Gathering Space. Please register with Missy Keegan at 1-708-598-5222, mkeegan@stpariciaparish.com

 

Alpha is a series of fifteen interactive sessions, typically run over eleven weeks, including a Retreat, where anyone can explore life and the Christian faith in a friendly, open, and informal environment. Everyone is welcome, but Alpha is designed particularly for people who would not describe themselves as Christians or church-goers. There is no charge to attend Alpha – it is free. After some food and time to get to know one another, a short talk is given and we will have a group discussion. We are looking for volunteers to be part of this wonderful team. Check out the video below to learn more about the Alpha Program!

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