One Spirit, with many gifts!

Working with several neighborhood agencies, the parish is gearing up for several campaigns during the coming weeks, including the counting of the neighborhood people through the U.S. Census. This effort is seen as critical to bringing much needed resources to the neighborhood, especially as the neighborhood continues to suffer from the economic depression. We are inviting our people to stand up and be counted!

Kid's Café is preparing to celebrate it's 9th brithday! Approximately 100 children visit the Café daily, after school. Many are involved in a tutoring program which stresses staying health through study, proper eating and recreation. Thanks to Kid's Café many children stay safe and can dream of a future filled with possibilties.

  


A month ago, the Parish celebrated Our Lady of Guadalupe, a memorable prayer which accompanied our people from despair to hope. Read about the special days of this Novena 2009. A few days later, the Parish embarked on the traditioanl journey of Posadas, walking with Maria and Jose through the neighborhood. It was truly a time when Christmas was celebrated by bringing together the people as one family... with many different gifts! Read about Posadas 2009. 

 

 

Welcome to the web site of Holy Cross-Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish!

Our church is a part of a very young community on the near southwest side of Chicago, located in the Back of the Yards neighborhood. Many people have grown up in this area, have moved on, and now live an ethic of service, justice and care for others wherever they go.

It is not an easy place to grow up, but our parish has a tremendous responsibility to nurture and accompany the dignity and welfare of each person. If you would like to visit us, take a look through the new web pages and bulletin, which might offer you an opportunity join with us in celebration and prayer. You are welcome anytime at our Sunday mass gathering! And as you glance through our web pages, please know we are grateful for your prayers, your support and know you are blessed in being part of our mission.

Fr. Bruce Wellems, CMF
Pastor



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