Pastoral Assembly


The Pastoral Assembly is a body of parish leaders who accompany and develop the parish mission and vision. Every November, those parish leaders who have participated in a series of Leadership Formation Sessions sponsored by the Parish Council meet to discern what ought to be the pastoral priorities of the parish for the upcoming year. In essence, the agenda for the Pastoral Council for the following year is created at that time by this group. It shoud be noted that all Parish Council members past and present who remain active in parish life as well as core staff members including the pastor form part of the assembly having themselves participated in leadership formation.

This year, the Pastoral Assembly identified as major concerns: 1) Immigration; 2) Housing; 3) Violence in the neighborhood; and 4) Parenting, to be addressed by the Parish Council, in addition to other related concerns. It is a full agenda, but we have a very capable Council interested and active in our parish.

 

 

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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