1080 W. Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608
312.492.8442
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Welcome to Holy Family
Welcome to Holy Family Parish, the second oldest Catholic parish in the city of Chicago.
We invite you to come and worship at Holy Family and find out for yourself why, "Our Doors are Open Wide!"
Founded in 1857, our rich history is full of stories of faith, hope, and determination that make Holy Family a truly special place to belong and worship. The beauty of our parish is found not only in our historic church, but in the diversity of our welcoming and friendly parishioners.Blessings!
Fr. Michael Gabriel
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Mass Times
- Sunday: 9:45 AM EnglishEnglishEN 5:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN
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Holy Family News
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The Feedback and Discernment Teams from the Little Italy Grouping met with representatives from the Archdiocese on October 8, 2018 to review and discuss initial scenarios regarding the future of the groupings parishes and structures. To initiate discussion, the Archdiocese has offered a set of initial scenarios that show potential models of how our parishes could be configured in the future. These initial scenarios have been developed accounting for data such as demographics, Mass attendance, financial and facility conditions. The scenarios reflect input from archdiocese staff, vicariate leaders, and local pastors. These initial scenarios, which will be shared in detail at our next parish meeting to be held on October 21 after the 9:45 Mass, are conversation starters only. No decisions have been made. Please click on the title link or picture to view the scenarios. -
Bishop Rojas and Bishop Hicks presented the 2018 Parochial Christifideles Award to Jerrilyn Young during a special ceremony at Holy Name Cathedral on October 7, 2018. In receiving this award, Jerrilyn was recognized for her tremendous service to Holy Family. Congratulations, Jerrilyn on this well deserved award, and thank you for all that you do for the Holy Family community. -
All parishioners and friends of Holy Family are highly encouraged to attend the second Renew My Church (RMC) parish conversation. This session will be held on October 21 after the 9:45 Mass. During this session, representatives from the archdiocese and the parish's Feedback and Discernment Team will: 1) introduce possible structural scenarios for our grouping’s parishes and schools; 2) ask for feedback on the scenarios presented; 3) receive an update from the parish's Grouping Feedback & Discernment Team; 4) answer questions from the parish on the RMC process and where we are to date. For more information on RMC, please click on the title link or picture. -
The annual sock drive has begun. The drive helps homeless youth in Chicago through The Night Ministry. Our goal this year is to collect 1,018 pairs of socks. New white crew socks may be placed in the tote located in the back of the Church. The Knights of Peter Claver will sort, count and deliver the socks to The Night Ministry. All donations must be received by November 1, 2018. For more information on The Night Ministry, please click on the title link or picture.
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Support the Restoration of the St. John Nepomucene window
After not being seen for almost 50 years, the beautiful stained glass window of St. John Nepomucene on the east side of the church is being restored. The restoration is being done by Daprato Rigali Studios of Chicago, the same company that did the Prodigal Son window this spring, and will take 4 to 6 months to complete.
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Give Us Your Input!!!
We hope that you will be able to attend
the second Renew My Church parish conversation this Sunday, October 21, after the 9:45 Mass to listen and share your thoughts on the current scenarios our grouping has been discussing regarding the future of Holy Family and the other churches in the Little Italy Grouping.
If you are unable to attend, you can still let us know what you think by completing a brief survey. Please click here to go to the survey.
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Upcoming Events
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Thursday, October 18, 7:00 PM
A conference on racial issues will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Arlington Heights. Fr. Michael Pfleger will lead the conversation. Pfleger's participation was announced by the Rev. Clyde Brooks, chairman of the Illinois Commission on Diversity and Human Relations, which is organizing the conference in the Northwest suburbs. In addition to religious leaders, congregation members also are encouraged to attend. Lead pastor at First United Methodist is the Rev. Melissa Earley. The deadline for preregistration via email to cbrooks@icdhr.org is Saturday, Oct. 13. For more information on the Illinois Commission on Diversity and Human Relations, click on the title link or picture. -
Saturday, October 20, 9:30 AM
Meeting for victims/survivors of clerical sexual abuse. For more information on the Circle of Peace, click on the title link or picture. -
Saturday, October 20, 11:00 AM
The Mass is an outgrowth of the creation of the Healing Garden, which was created as a place of healing for victims-survivors of clergy sexual abuse, their families and all Catholics. The Healing Garden is located next door to Holy Family...(Please click on the title link or picture for more information) -
Sunday, October 21, 8:30 AM
For more information about the Chicago Fire Department Gold Badge Society, click on the title link. -
Sunday, October 21, 10:45 AM
The second parish session to discuss the Renew my Church initiative and progress to date. Topics include a discussion of possible structural scenarios for our grouping's parishes, updates from the Feedback and Discernment Team, and an opportunity to ask questions. All parishioners and friends of Holy Family are encouraged to attend. -
Saturday, October 27, 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Beer, brats, and fun!!! All proceeds to benefit the St. John Paul II Newman Center at UIC. To purchase tickets, click on the title link or picture. -
Sunday, October 28, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Women of the Spirit is a Bible study and faith sharing group led by and for the women of Holy Family Church. Women of all ages are welcome to join the group at any time.
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Photo Albums
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Processional Crosses
7 Photos
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Hunger Walk
12 Photos
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May Crowning & Mother's Day
27 Photos
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Gal 5:18-25Responsorial Psalm Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6Gospel Lk 11:42-46
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Remember in your Prayers
Sr. Mary Angela Buser, BVM, Michael Rosario Costa, The Gibson Family, Spencer Hooper, Madelynn Jacobs, Ella Johnson, Leteece Lee, Sr. Mary Ellen Mackey, BVM, Raymond Milton, Denise Summers, Sam Tripp
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Mass Intentions
+Living and Deceased Members ofthe National Catholic Society of Foresters
+Ivo Marchetti
+Antonietta O'Malley
+Joseph Reidy
+Jane Reidy
+Dennis Reidy
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Renew My Church -
The Latest UpdateOn Monday, October 8, the Feedback and Discernment Team from Holy Family met at the St. John Paul II Newman C
enter with teams from Notre Dame de Chicago, Our Lady of Pompeii, and the JPII Newman Center. At this session, the teams were presented with a variety of scenarios to review and discuss. The teams were also encouraged to bring other possible scenarios to the table.
Below is a list of the scenarios presented to the Holy Family Team:Scenario A - Each of the parishes and institutions would remain as is, following a pastoral plan implemented and mutually supported by the four institutions.
Scenario B-1: - Holy Family and Notre Dame would unite to form one new canonical parish under one pastor and staff team. Both churches would remain as active worship sites of the new parish.
- The Shrine and Newman Center would remain in their current structures.
Scenario B-2: - Holy Family and Notre Dame would unite as in Scenario B-1.
- Notre Dame de Chicago Church would serve as the church for the new parish.
- Holy Family Church would no longer be used regularly by the parish.
- The Shrine and Newman Center would remain in their current structures.
Scenario B-3: - Holy Family and Notre Dame would unite as in Scenario B-1.
- Holy Family Church would serve as the church for the new parish.
- Notre Dame de Chicago Church would no longer be used regularly by the parish.
- The Shrine and Newman Center would remain in their current structures.
Scenario B-4: - The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii and the St. John Paul II Newman Center would share one priest as pastor and chaplain.
- Notre Dame and Holy Family would remain in their current canonical structures.
Scenario C: - Holy Family Parish and the St. John Paul II Newman Center would share one priest to serve as both pastor of the parish and chaplain of the Newman Center.
- Notre Dame and the Shrine would remain in their current canonical structures.
Please keep in mind that no decisions have been made. Please feel free to talk to our team member if you have any questions. The Holy Family team members are Fr. Mike, Alison Conlon, Odell Gordon, Amy Wood, Saul Guzman and Bob Johnson.
For more detailed information on the scenarios and how the scenarios will be evaluated, please click here.
The next parish conversation for Holy Family parishioners and friends will be held on October 21, 2018 after the 9:45 AM Mass. At this meeting, those in attendance will have an opportunity to give feedback and ask questions to the Holy Family team and representatives from the archdiocese.
All parishioners and friends of Holy Family are highly encouraged to attend this important session regarding our future.For more information on Renew My Church, click here.
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