Priests have dedicated their lives to the ministry of God’s children, serving our needs as Catholics without asking for anything in return. Now, it is our turn to show our love and care for their ever-faithful support. Please consider including a legacy gift for Priests’ Health and Retirement to support the healthcare needs of our active priests, as well as the medical and housing needs of our retired priests.
The American Table at the International Dinner is looking for you! If you would like to show off your mac and cheese or have further questions, please contact Art Blumberg at art.blumberg@hcjp.org.
Registration is still open! Totus Tuus is a week-long, summer youth retreat for young people in 1st through 12th grade. Participants will grow in their faith through skits, games, songs, the celebration of the sacraments, and engaging, interactive teaching.
We are excited to announce that our parish will be hosting a cultural food festival, the International Dinner on Sunday, June 11th and all are invited!
The Illinois Attorney General’s office released its report on the Illinois Catholic dioceses’ response to the child sexual abuse crisis, and Cardinal Cupich shared a statement on behalf of the Archdiocese.
Please note that there will be one bilingual English and Vietnamese Mass of Thanksgiving at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 13. There will be NO 4:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. Mass.
You are invited to Confirmation for our Holy Child Jesus Parish Religious Education students on Sunday, May 14 at the 1:30 p.m. Mass. Thirty-five of our youth will be confirmed. Our local Auxiliary Bishop Mark Bartosic will preside. Please join us in support of our young people. We can learn from the faith of our youth as they can learn in faith from us.
During May, we celebrate our Mother Mary by decorating our church with flowers. Would you like to make a donation? Please use the envelopes in the back of church and drop off your donations at Mass or at the rectory. Your contributions will be used to purchase flowers weekly. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and generosity.
Holy Child Jesus Parish would like to honor and congratulate Lee Draus as he enters his fiftieth year of service to the Church as a lector. Lee began lecturing at St. Sylvester in 1973, came to St. Margaret Mary in 2009, and continued at Holy Child Jesus Parish after the unification of St. Henry, St. Margaret Mary, St. Timothy, and the Blessed Stepinac Croatian Mission. Throughout the years, Lee has also proclaimed the Scriptures at retreats, conferences, and prayer sessions. Lee is a beautiful example of faith in action! God bless you, Lee.
Work has begun on the new kitchen in the Activity Center and the new bathroom in the church. The timeline for completion is from six to nine months. We will carry on with as much as we can with our regular activities. The workers will strive to keep disruption to a minimum. Thank you for your understanding. Please pray for the successful and timely conclusion of these projects.
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Research Support Services (RSS) is conducting this study for Pew Research Center. We are seeking Asian/Asian American adults (18+) to share opinions, ideas, and experiences about culture, religion, and identity. If you are eligible, we will invite you to a 2-hour group discussion in person. You will receive $100 plus $20 for transportation.
Each day, Catholic Charities serves thousands of women and their children through their Family Support Program, and other behavioral health, domestic violence support, and basic needs programs. Please donate today at www.catholiccharities.net/give/mothers-2023. Your generosity brings hope and joy to the whole family as they experience Holy Child Jesus Parish’s support behind them.
First Communion – May 7 – Please Joyfully Join Us! You are invited to First Communion for our Holy Child Jesus Parish Religious Education students on Sunday, May 7 at the 1:30 p.m. Mass. Thirty of our youth will receive Holy Eucharist for the first time. Please join us in support of our young people as they take a joyful step forward in our Catholic faith. We all strengthen each other by our presence!
Holy Child Jesus Parish Needs Your Help! Holy Child Jesus Parish is dedicated to serving the ministry needs of our people. To help us do so, we want to know what you want us to offer to the parish. Bible studies? Faith group? Book club? Something else? We have sent out an electronic survey to hear your voices! We value our thoughts and want to hear them.
We are actively recruiting members to join the Saturday 4:00 p.m. choir and Sunday 1:30 p.m. choir. If you are interested in joining, please contact Markeise Russell at Mrussell@archchicago.org.
Bring Your Cell Phone to Mass! Yes, you read that correctly. Please bring your cell phone to Mass on the weekend of April 22 and 23. Why? Come and see!