Jerrilyn Young has been recognized by the archdiocese for her tremendous service to Holy Family in receiving the 2018 Parochial Christifideles Award. When God created "worker bees," Jerrilyn must surely been among them. Jerrilyn's tireless and generous service...(click on title for full story)

The first parish conversation for Renew My Church took place last Sunday. Approximately 30 parishioners and friends of Holy Family participated. For more information on the conversation, please see the "Renew My Church Update" section to the far right of this page.

We wish to recognize those who not only support our parish, but also have made a gift or pledge to the 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal of the Archdiocese of Chicago. On behalf of those who will be served by your contributions, thank you to all who have already completed their pledge payments, as well as those who are still making payments. Because of your generosity...(click on title for full story)

Thank you for your prayers as our Renew My Church Grouping Feedback & Discernment Team attended a full-day retreat at the Cardinal Meyer Center last Saturday. The day was filled with prayer, reflection and opportunities to share with one another our hopes, concerns and ideas as we work together to help shape the future of our faith communities. Cardinal Cupich was able to join us for an hour and share his own thoughts about the renewal underway in our Archdiocese, as well as to answer candid questions about the sexual abuse crisis, women in leadership, and other issues facing the church. Spending time together in prayer and hearing from the Cardinal was so important because on the surface all of our Renew My Church efforts can seem solely focused on the structural changes of our parishes. The perception that what we’re doing is all about buildings and finances is a view point held by many, but it is not the reality – it is not the core of what Jesus Christ is calling us to do. Spiritual renewal of our parishes and our Archdiocese is at the heart of Renew My Church. When you consider the facts, it is easier to understand the sense of urgency and why the structural and spiritual renewal must go hand-in-hand. How, where and when we spend our energies, resources, dollars and time has a very real impact on our abilities to develop the creative evangelizing plans that will bring more people into an encounter with the Risen Lord, with His Word and Sacraments proclaimed in our parishes and through our ministries. To see some of the demographic challenges that we face, please click on the title link or picture.

Walgreens will be sponsoring free flu shots on September 30 after Mass. For more information, contact Jerri Young at 708-895-6246.

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.

On September 8, 48 supporters of the Holy Family Food Pantry including Holy Family parishioners, St. Ignatius students, teachers, and friends walked in the 33rd Annual Hunger Walk in Jackson Park. By participating in the Walk, the Food Pantry raised $576. This amount is in addition to the $4,000 that has been raised to through online and on-site donations. Donations are still being accepted. Please click on the title link or picture to make a donation. Thanks to all for your support of the food pantry. A photo album from the walk can be found below.