NEW!!! Episode 22

Fr. Ton and Ben are doing a bi-monthly podcast, giving a little insight into their lives as they start a podcasting journey together.  Click on one of the episodes below to listen, and watch this space for future episodes!

Episode 22: Conversation with Deacon Andy

Episode 21: Mary

Episode 20: Theology in Songs

Episode 19: Triduum

Episode 18: Catching Up with Fr. Jay

Episode 17:  Lent

Episode 16: Name Changes in the Bible

Episode 15: Theology in Movies

Episode 14: Conversation with Seminarians, Jared and Martin

Episode 13: Christmas Star

Episode 12: St. Joseph

Episode 11: The Gospel of Mark

Episode 10: Church during the Pandemic

Episode 9: Martyrs

Episode 8: Christus Vivit – Christ is Alive

Episode 7: Conversation with Deacon John Benz

Episode 6: Archangels

Episode 5: Most and Least Favorite Parables

Episode 4: Getting Back to School

Episode 3: Laudato Si

Episode 2: Getting to know our pastor, Fr Tirso

Episode 1: Introduction

Topic:  Call on Jesus… A Lesson from Ironman
Speaker:  Gil Hannon
Time:  7:00pm
Where:  Parish Hall

The Men’s Group offers a way to enjoy some quality time with men of our parish.  Meetings are held on the last Thursday evening of each month and typically include snacks, drinks, social time, and a speaker. The mission of the group is “Cultivating men of all ages to be committed disciples of Jesus Christ and better husbands, fathers, and men in our community.”  The group is open to men who are 21 or older.

No advance signup will be necessary.  Just sign in at the door when you arrive.

For questions, email Chris Palma at:  [email protected]

Where:  St. Julie Billiart Parish – Sacred Heart Chapel
Begins:  Friday, June 4 after 8:00am Mass
Concludes: Saturday, June 5 with a 1st Saturday Mass at 8:00am

To prepare for Corpus Christi Sunday on June 6, the great feast celebrating the Most Precious Body and Blood of Christ, there will be 24 Hours of Eucharistic Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament.  At least two Adorers must be scheduled during every hour in order to assure that Jesus is not left alone, but more are welcome and Adorers may sign up for multiple hours.  Please click on the button below to fill the needed spots:

(Once these spots are filled, additional Adorers are welcome without advance signup.)

For those who do not have access to the internet, you can sign up by contacting the Parish Office at 708.429.6767 or Gail Sladek at [email protected].  For security purposes, only those signed up for nighttime hours between 9:00pm on Friday and 7:00am on Saturday will be admitted into the Chapel during that time.  Walk-ins are again welcome for the 8:00am 1st Saturday Mass.

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What is Eucharistic Adoration? 

A consecrated Host is placed in the monstrance, a very beautiful vessel that stands on the Altar or can be held during processions.  Gaze upon the Eucharist.  Spend a quiet hour with the Lord in prayer, adoration and contemplation.  Or, join with others to pray the Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer or Night Prayer.  The opportunity for individual Confession is offered.  For those new to Eucharistic Adoration, prayer aids are provided to help you get started.  Adoration is for individuals, couples, and families — everyone!

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We adore and receive the Eucharist in communion at Mass, which is the most beautiful act of worship that we have as Catholics. We have Jesus truly present in all of the tabernacles around the world. We can continue to adore Him in the Eucharist after Mass in a quiet time of prayer and contemplation on Who we have just received .  Being in the presence of the body, blood, soul and divinity of Jesus Christ gives spiritual strength and nourishment in a uniquely powerful way.  Adoration is a way to be present with the Lord and focus on actively listening to His word through prayer.

~ Oblates of the Virgin Mary

 

When:  July 18 – 23, 2021
Where:  St. Julie Billiart, William J. Devine Center
When:  Both Daytime and Evening Programs are offered

Currently, we can accept 90 campers for the daytime program and 90 campers for the evening program, for a total of 180 campers.

One of the Summer Youth Camps, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Chicago, will be held on-site at St. Julie Billiart Parish the week of July 18 – 23, 2021.   The name Totus Tuus is Latin for “all yours.”  Following is a brief explanation of the purpose of the Totus Tuus Summer Youth Camps:

“The Totus Tuus program aims to inspire young people to long for holiness, develop a deep desire for conversion and personally renew their faith with a stronger prayer life. Through evangelization and catechesis, Totus Tuus seeks to foster openness to the sacrifices and blessings of the various Christian vocations.

The program began in 1987 as a vacation bible school program in the Diocese of Wichita, Kansas. In 2007, Totus Tuus of Chicago launched its pilot program with two teams serving 10 parishes in the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Diocese of Joliet. The program continues to expand, now serving over 24 parishes in the Archdiocese of Chicago.”

Click on this link TO VISIT THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO WEBSITE for more information about the Totus Tuus Summer Youth Camps.

Click on this link TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD for the Totus Tuus Summer Youth Camp.

If you have additional questions, contact Fr. Ton:  [email protected]