I am increasingly learning these days that faith and fear live side by side in our hearts. Faith is not the absence of fear, but rather the choice to trust God even when fear grips us. Scripture tells us repeatedly, “Do not be afraid,” not because there is nothing to fear, but because God is with us amid our struggles...

We expected two more of our resettled families to have the final court hearings regarding their asylum case before the end of July... There are new fees for all aspects of the immigration process that are now part of the 2025/2026 tax bill... Please consider contributing to the Migrant Ministry fund again...

I wanted to share a few updates regarding various maintenance projects across our parish. It has been challenging to keep our buildings cool with this summer’s fluctuating temperatures...

Our stewardship targets for Fiscal Year 2025 were met thanks to your generosity. Fiscal Year 2025 included a fundraising target of $100,000 above and beyond our Sunday Offertory budgeted income...

We have been made aware of a scam email circulating that appears to come from Fr. Carl... If you ever receive a message that seems suspicious or you're unsure about its legitimacy, please contact the parish office before taking any action...

This weekend, I have asked to have Cardinal Cupich’s article from last week’s Chicago Catholic printed in our bulletins. I know not all will appreciate what he has to say; however, it is thought provoking and something we as Christians and Catholics should be aware of, think about and pray about...

The Migrant Ministry attempts to meet the short- and long-term needs of our asylum-seeking brothers and sisters... One area of great need of which we can be of minimal assistance is connecting migrants with jobs... Do you have a house project you’ve been meaning to get done?...

The Migrant Ministry recently marked its 2nd Anniversary. The closed rectory of St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy was opened on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, for the migrants sleeping at the nearby Austin police station to take showers... Now we are facing a pivotal moment...

Walking Together as Disciple, Shepherd and Steward - This was the title of an ongoing priest leadership formation pilot program that the Cardinal recently invited me to... I am sharing this with you so that you are aware that what we are continuing to work toward in our parish is really supported...

NOW! - Accepting Pre-Orders to be picked up on July 12 at the Village of Oak Park Farmers' Market - Pilgrim Church Parking Lot on 460 Lake Street - Buy a dozen ONLINE NOW!

Although the 4th of July has already passed, I would like to reflect on the significance of Independence Day in 2025. We carry with us both a deep gratitude for the gift of our nation and a sobering awareness of the divisions that run through our political and cultural life...

Resettled Families - The Housing portion of Migrant Ministry is proud to announce that in the past two years we have resettled 22 families (#23 will be resettled this summer)... Cost of $15,000 to resettle each family... Can you please donate toward this effort?