Parish News

Father Celebrates his 40th

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Congratulations to Fr. Jamnicky who is celebrating his 40th anniversary as a priest.

The parish-wide celebration for Fr. Jamnicky's 40th anniversary will take place on Sunday, May 20. The day will begin with a special Mass at 1:00 p.m. and follow with a reception featuring a pig roast at 2:30 p.m. on the parish grounds.

We hope to see you there.

Capital Campaign Update

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In two weeks we will have a special kick-off event for the "Building Our House of God…Phase II" campaign.

On Sunday, June 3, Father Jamnicky and Dr. Richard Gambla, will conduct tours of the new church, and parish campaign leaders will be on-hand to share our campaign goal and answer questions about this important effort.

The kick-off event will take place at the church construction site at 2:00 p.m.

We invite everyone to attend, witness our construction progress and learn of our challenge to remain on schedule for completion of the new church next year.

Father's Day Spiritual Bouquet

Parishioners will have a chance to offer a spiritual bouquet to their fathers, living or deceased, for Father's Day on June 17.

For an offering, patrons can fill out an envelope to add their father's names to the Mass bouquet. They can also give their fathers a beautiful card, letting them know about this special gift.

Cards and envelopes can be found in the back of church. All intentions must be turned in by Monday, June 13.

Archdiocese Introduces Strategic Pastoral Plan

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The Archdiocese of Chicago has launched its Strategic Pastoral Plan: Reflect Christ's Light.

The goal is to grow the Catholic Community of faith in each parish over the next five years and to more deeply merge the faithful in the life of the Church throughout the course of their lives. The plan has a series of launches:

  • July 2011: Year of Teens and Early Young Adults
  • July 2012: Year of Sunday Mass
  • July 2013: Year of Parent Formation
  • July 2014: Year of the Sacraments

Information can be found on the Strategic Pastoral Plan web page at www.archchicago.org/StrategicPastoralPlan/

Junkers Wanted

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The parish is looking for your unwanted Junkers & Clunkers! Consider donating a car, a truck, an RV or a motorcycle to the parish. Donations may be tax deductible. It doesn't run? That's OK, we'll pick it up! For information, call the parish office at (847) 395-3474.

Mass Schedule

Weekdays: 8:30 a.m. (including Saturday)

Saturday: 4:00 and 6:00 p.m.

Sunday: 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.

Confessions: 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays or by appointment

Fr. Jamnicky 40th Anniversary Mass

Celebrate Fr. Jamnicky's 40th anniversary at a special Mass on Sunday, May 20 at 1:00 p.m.

Memorial Day Mass

St. Raphael will celebrate Memorial Day, Monday May 28, with a Memorial Day Mass at 8:30 a.m.