St. Patrick Parish

With Christmas fast approaching, we are delighted to invite you to join us for this year's Advent Parish Mission! The one-night mission is this Monday, December 11th, at 6:30 PM and will be led by our former Associate and good friend, Fr. Kladar. During the mission, Fr. Kladar will talk about the story and significance of the Nativity Scenes that we use to decorate our homes at Christmas and how these scenes can help us draw closer to the Eucharist. We look forward to seeing you there!

This weekend, our priests started a new teaching section during Sunday Masses. Every other week, the priests will take a few moments to explain a new part of the Mass, that all in attendance may better understand and participate in the beautiful of the Mass. To start, this weekend we learned about the Sign of the Cross.
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THE SIGN OF THE CROSS:
The Priest makes the Sign of the Cross, together with the community, to begin the Mass. The Sign of the Cross prepares our hearts for the Eucharistic celebration, for this community celebration. When we make the Sign of the Cross, therefore, we not only commemorate our Baptism, but affirm that the Liturgical prayers to follow are an encounter with God, in Jesus Christ, who became flesh, died on the Cross, and rose in glory for us.

And with that, the Church is lite up for the Season! What a fun and festive night at the Parish! Stay tuned tomorrow for more pictures and videos from last night's School Christmas Concert!

Tree lighting and school Christmas concert.

We'd love for you to join us for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8th. This day is also a Holy Day of Obligation. Through this great feast, we have the ability to draw closer to our Lady in a new way. Please join us in celebrating this special day at one of the Masses listed below.
** Due to a slight scheduling conflict, please note that the 6 PM Mass in Spanish will be shorter to allow an easy transition between the 6 PM Mass and 7 PM Mass. For those wishing to attend the Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena, it will now be held before the 6 PM Mass in the Fr. Carse Center. Thank you for your consideration!
DEC 7 VIGILS:
6 PM Downtown (Spanish)
7 PM Downtown
DEC 8 MASSES:
7 AM Downtown
8 AM Crane Rd
12:15 PM Downtown
7 PM Crane Rd

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Hey there! Are you in the mood for some fun and festive activities tonight? Well, you're in luck! You're invited to join us at this year's Christmas Tree and Church Lighting at the Parish! And that's not all - our amazing St. Pat's students will be caroling too! It's going to be a blast! We hope to see you at 6 PM tonight at St. Pat's Crane Road!

Looking to get involved in a deeper way this Advent? Check out our hub for all things Advent at stpatrickparish.org/advent or swipe through post above to learn more! We look forward to walking with you all this season.

Advent by Candlelight was a huge success! This year's speaker was Becky Groth, a parishioner and mom of 8, who spoke on finding peace amongst the business of the season. What a wonderful night of prayer, friendship, and preparation for the Lord's birth at Christmas!
A special thanks goes to our amazing Women at the Well leaders, who put this event together and to our very own Chef Mary Gorski and her team of volunteers for their amazing work on dinner!

Happy First Sunday of Advent, friends! Here are your Sunday Announcements!
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Advent Parish Mission: Join Fr. Kladar for a talk on how the various aspects of the nativity can teach us about Christ’s birth and how we can gain a new understanding of the Eucharist through these scenes. | Dec 11, 6:30 PM, St. Pat’s Crane Rd
Eucharistic Revival Adoration Night: Join us for a night of Adoration and live music, as we take part in the Revival as a Parish. | Dec 4, 6:30-8 PM at St. Michael Chapel
Please see the Bulletin for more Festive Activities, including:
- our Yearly Christmas Tree & Church Lighting this week
- and Breakfast with Santa next weekend

December 8 is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. See the Bulletin for all Mass times for this Holy Day of Obligation. The Parish Office will also be closed Friday.

10:30 AM Mass Only: Sal Calderon, our amazing head of maintenance Downtown, recently celebrated his 40th Anniversary working at the Parish. Join him downstairs in the Fr. Carse Center for a short thank-you Celebration!

Looking for some inspiration in your prayer life? Look no further than your kids! This week at Religious Ed, several of our classes had Rosary nights. Parents were invited to join their children for a special night all about the power of the Rosary. Watching out young one's attentiveness to this beautiful prayer was truly inspiring!

Can you believe Advent starts tomorrow! During this holy season of the year, the Lord invites us to wait patiently for Him, to invite Him into the mess of our lives and allow Him to take over. One special way to do this is through picking up a Magnificat Advent Companion. This little book walks you through the season with short reflections, prayers, and reminders of God's love, the perfect addition to your December. Pick up your copy at either Church this weekend!

Do you own a small business? If you'd like to help support the good work of St. Patrick Catholic School, one way to do so is through becoming a sponsor of this year's Emerald Evening Gala.
HOW DOES THIS WORK: You have the opportunity to promote your company and its products and/or services through a donation to our Emerald Evening Silent Auction, Corporate Sponsorship or Ad Sponsorship. We are grateful for the generosity of previous contributors and we welcome any new donors. An acknowledgment of your participation will be published on the auction website as well as in our program book. Upon acquiring the donation, we would be happy to provide a tax exemption receipt upon request.
TO APPLY: visit stpatrickparish.org/emerald by January 5, 2024. There, you will find all the information necessary to apply. On behalf of all of us at St. Patrick Catholic School, thank you for being part of our community and for your consideration!
And of course, if you'd like to purchase your tickets for Emerald Evening, you can also purchase those at stpatrickparish.org/emerald. Hope to see you there!

We hope you are having a wonderful Thanksgiving Weekend! Here are your Sunday announcements!
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Advent By Candlelight: Join other St. Pat’s women for a night of inspiration, faith, and friendship on Dec 2, 5-8 PM at St. Pat’s Crane Rd. See the bulletin to save your seat.
Christmas Tree & Church Lighting: Join us for our annual Church and Christmas Tree lighting on Dec 5, 6 PM, at Crane Rd. Our St. Pat’s students will sing carols as the tree is lit. All are welcome!

Looking for a fun way to give back this season? St. Pat's Giving Trees are now up at both Churches! Come select an ornament gift tag after Mass from a tree with the Christmas wish of someone in need. Please be sure to return your donated gift with the ornament tag attached so it gets delivered to the correct organization. Gift cards should be placed in the collection plate. All gifts need to be returned to either church no later than Sunday, December 17th to give us time to sort and deliver gifts to recipient organizations for distribution to families by Christmas. Early drop-offs are greatly appreciated. Thank you for your generous support.

If you'd like to host a Giving Tree at your organization or small business, please contact Kim Romero at [email protected] or 773-209-2517.

So thankful for each and every one of you! Have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving:)

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ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT: Join other St. Pat’s women for a night of inspiration, faith, and friendship. We will be joined by parishioner Becky Groth for a talk, followed by music, dinner, prayer, and more. To save your seat, please visit stpatrickparish.org/adventbycandlelight.
WHEN: Dec 2, 5 PM-8 PM | WHERE: St. Pat’s Crane Rd, Dempsey Hall
EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL ADORATION NIGHT: Join us for a night of Adoration and fellowship, as we take part in the Revival as a Parish.
WHEN: Dec 4, 6:30-8 PM | WHERE: St. Michael Chapel at Crane Rd
BLOOD DRIVE: St. Pat’s and St. John Neumann are partnering up for a blood drive. All blood and blood products collected stay in our local area to help those in need. Appointments are recommended. Visit bit.ly/neumann4 or call 800.786.4483 to make yours.
WHEN: Dec 4, 1-7 PM | WHERE: St. John Neumann Church
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING: Join us for our annual Church and Christmas Tree lighting. Our St. Pat’s students will sing carols as the tree is lit. All are welcome at this fun event.
WHEN: December 5, 6 PM | WHERE: St. Pat’s Crane Rd Front Lawn

Happy Sunday, St. Pat's. Here are your Sunday Announcements:
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Advent By Candlelight: Join other St. Pat’s women for a night of inspiration, faith, and friendship on Dec 2, 5-8 PM at St. Pat’s Crane Rd. Visit stpatrickparish.org/adventbycandlelight to save your seat.
Marian Consecration Conclusion: If you joined us for the 33 Days to Morning Glory Consecration this semester, it ends on November 21. Please attend either 7 AM or 8 AM Mass on Nov 21 to conclude with other participants and receive your certificate.
Giving Trees are up at Both Churches! Visit the back of either church to learn how to support those in need this Advent Season through the Giving Tree.
Thanksgiving Masses + Donations: Join us for one of our Thanksgiving Masses: 9 AM Crane Rd and 11 AM Downtown in Spanish. If you’d like to give back this Thanksgiving, please bring non-perishable goods to the 9 AM Mass which will go to support St. Vincent De Paul. The Office will be closed Wednesday through Friday for Thanksgiving.

Two special Masses will be offered on Thanksgiving, at 9 AM at Crane Rd and 11 AM Downtown in Spanish. Before the craziness and the hustle and bustle of this fun, family-filled day, Thanksgiving Mass allows us the opportunity to say "Thank You" to the One who has bestowed so many gifts in our lives. Many have made Thanksgiving morning Mass a yearly tradition in their families, a moment to look back at the year of blessings and give honor to God.
In addition to Mass, this time allows us to give back. If you'd like, we will be accepting non-perishable food donations at the 9 AM Mass. These donations can be placed at the foot of the altar at the beginning of Mass where they will be blessed. After Mass, St. Vincent de Paul will distribute these goods to those in need in our community. Hope to see you there!

This Week, our amazing Religious Education kindergarteners had "Kindergarten Dinner Nights". On this special night, our students got to invite their parents to join them for a yummy Mac and Cheese Dinner during R.E. Fr. Pacer also came by for a special blessing! We're so grateful for all the good that our R.E. program does at our Parish! They are truly the best!

Were you able to experience the wonderful celebration that took place on Campus this Monday? The VIP Seniors Thanksgiving Luncheon featured 12 Turkeys along with mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls, sweet potatoes, desserts, and most notably, over 170 happy faces! Our amazing 7th Graders also joined in on the fun by assisting in serving the meal. This event was a beautiful testament to the heart of our Parish! What a beautiful testament to the heart of our Parish!

In just a few weeks, we will begin Advent. Advent is preparation. It’s anticipation. It’s also packed schedules, over-eating, and stress. What if there was a way to peer through it all and see a simple, beautiful truth?
Join other St. Pat’s women for a night of inspiration, faith, and friendship. We will be joined by parishioner Becky Groth for a talk, followed by music, dinner, prayer, and more. To save your seat, please visit stpatrickparish.org/adventbycandlelight.
WHEN: Dec 2, 5 PM-8 PM
WHERE: St. Pat’s Crane Rd, Dempsey Hall

Looking to support Mercy for the Starving at St. Pat's? Join other St. Pat's Parishioners at the Elgin Portillo's location on November 16 for dinner. From 5-8 PM, 20% of all proceeds will go to support the good work of MFTS. To make your purchase count, please use code PORTILLOS33 at online checkout or show this flyer at the register.
To join us at this year's MFTS Meal packing event, save the date for March 22-23, 2024 at St. Pat's Crane Rd!

Happy Sunday, St. Pat's! Here are your Sunday announcements:)
Parish Suggestions Survey: Last weekend, we published the Annual Parish Report in the Bulletin. As we consider our finances, we would love to hear your suggestions for visiting speakers, event topics, ministry ideas, facility improvements, or other suggestions. If you'd like to fill out a short suggestions survey, visit stpatrickparish.org/survey. Thank you!

VIP Seniors Thanksgiving Luncheon: All St. Pat’s Seniors are invited to this year’s Thanksgiving Luncheon. Join us on November 13, at 12 PM at St. Pat’s Crane Rd. Email [email protected] to save your seat!

Women at the Well Talk: Join other women at the Parish for a morning of prayer, learning, and friendship. Father Arnold will give a talk titled “You Reap What You Sow.” Join us November 17, from 7-11 AM at St. Pat’s Crane Rd.

This past weekend, we held our first St. Pat’s Ministry Fair. We are so proud of the excellent work that our ministries are doing within the Parish and greater community. If you missed the fair this weekend and would like to get involved, visit stpatrickparish.org/ministries.

Happy Sunday friends:) Here are your Sunday announcements...
EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL ADORATION NIGHT:
Join us tomorrow, Nov 6, at 6:30 PM, for our second Eucharistic Revival Adoration Night, including Adoration and live music.
COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES:
Please visit stpatrickparish.org/collegecare to sign your child or loved one up for this semester’s round of College Care Packages before November 10. These packages include various goodies and words of encouragement from St. Pat’s, reminding our students they remain a member of our community even while away.
MINISTRY FAIR AFTER ALL MASSES:
If you’d like to learn more about the Ministries at St. Pat’s and how to get involved, please stop by our Ministry Fair after all Masses today. This is also the perfect chance to catch up with fellow parishioners and enjoy some yummy snacks!
DOWNTOWN ONLY: VOCATIONS PRAYER SIGN-UPS:
If you’d like to pray for vocation in our diocese, you can sign up to take home our traveling Vocations prayer kit today at the back of Mass. The Downtown kit includes a beautiful crucifix, a challice, and various prayer resources, the perfect addition to your prayer for the week.

Does your child love to sing? What better way to praise God than through music. Come join your friends, have fun, and sing your favorite Christmas carols at this year’s 4:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass at St, Pat's Crane Rd. Grades 3-8 can join, grades 9-12 are welcome to join as mentors. For more info, email Katie at [email protected].
PRACTICES: Tuesdays, 6:30-7:15 PM, Nov 7, 14, & 28, & Dec 12 & 19
WHERE: St. Pat’s Crane Rd Church

We need your help! The Invest in Kids Act, a tax credit scholarship fund that helps low-income children across the state and within our own school, is currently set to end in January 2024. To keep this amazing program afloat, please consider signing the petition before Nov 7. To sign the petition, please visit ilsenategop.org/saveinvestinkids/.

This weekend, keep an eye out for our newly put-up Field of Flags at St. Pat's Crane Rd. Our American Heritage Girls Troop headed up this project over the past month, in anticipation for Veteran's Day. All donations made to honor a veteran loved one with a flag will go directly to supporting disabled veterans.

Halloween is over, which can mean only one thing: we're gearing up for Thanksgiving now! This month’s VIP Seniors Luncheon will include all things Thanksgiving dinner: Turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole, glazed carrots, and desserts. Just like last year, we are so thankful to have our St. Pat’s School 7th Graders helping serve this meal. Please email [email protected] to reserve your seat or to volunteer by Nov 9.
WHEN: Nov 13, 12 PM
WHERE: St. Pat’s Crane Rd, Dempsey Hall