Date	Fact
1964
Nov 21, 1964	New title officially given to Mary during the Second Vatican Council by Pope Paul VI (closing of third session)
1966
Mar 4, 1966	First new parish established in the City of Chicago by Archbishop Cody after becoming the new Ordinary of the Archdiocese of Chicago (shortly after returning home from close of Second Vatican Council
Apr 3, 1966	First Mass celebrated in the assembly hall of John V. Leigh Public School in Norridge
Apr 17, 1966	1st Baptism, Mary Lee Kranker, Parents Rudy Kranker and Carlene Di Joseph, Father Peter Hayes
May 1, 1966	Temporary church set up in shopping plaza on Cumberland and Lawrence
Jul 23, 1966	1st. Marriage, Dennis Michael Braun, Cynthia Marie Pappas, Father Peter Hayes
Fall 1966	Parish construction begins
Sep 4, 1966	Bridge Club established at OLMC
Oct 16, 1966	CCD Program underway
1967
Jan 23, 1967	Holy Name Society established at OLMC
Feb 5, 1967	Holy Name Society elected officers
Feb 20, 1967	Women’s Sodality established later known as Women’s Club
Apr 2, 1967	Women’s Club first officers elected
Apr 7, 1967	1st Anniversary Dance held at Chevy Chase Country Club
May 14, 1967	1st Communion, 63 children
May 21, 1967 to Jun 30, 1969	Father John Shea, assigned as associate pastor by Archbishop Cody
Jun 25, 1967	Changes in Liturgy  – Mass in English
Jul 28, 1967	Father & Son Baseball Outing
Aug 13, 1967	Hoy Name Society’s 1st Men’s Golf Outing at Mohawk Country Club
Aug 20, 1967	St. Eugene and OLMC Bridge Club started.
Sep 3, 1967	Daily Mass times changed from 7:30am & 8:00am to 7:00am and 7:30am
Oct 3, 1967	First practice of the OLMC Choir
Oct 27, 1967	1st Teen Group event – Hayride Dance
1968
Jan 21, 1968	Last Sunday in temporary church
Jan 28, 1968	1st mass in new church. Original Mass times: Sundays at 7:30a, 9a, 10:30a, 12p
Feb 23, 1968	First Card and Bunco Party after new church built
Mar 3, 1968	Sunday Mass times change to: 6am, 8am, 9:30am, 11am, 12:15pm,5pm
Jul 17, 1968	Holy Name Men’s Bowling at Corral Lanes
Aug 1968	Women’s bowling league established at OLMC at Holiday Alleys
May 19, 1968	CYO Softball Team started
May 26, 1968	1st Confirmation, 68 youth, 7 adults, Bishop. William McManus
Jul 1968	Women’s Bowling League (Bowling Bells) established at OLMC; played at Corral Lanes
Nov 1968	Teen Club establishment
Nov 24, 1968	Parish Church and parish center Dedication
1969
May 7, 1969	Women’s Club Fashion Show evening event
Jul 1, 1969 – Sep 1971	Fr. Francis L. Johnson appointed as associate pastor
Sep 19, 1969	Teen Bowling league started
Nov 21-23, 1969	1st Annual Fall Festival
1970
Jan 3, 1970	5pm Saturday Evening Mass fulfilling Sunday obligation began
Jan 4, 1970	New Sunday mass schedule: 6am, 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am, 12pm, 5pm
Feb 22, 1970	6am Sunday mass time eliminated
Aug 23, 1970 to 1975	Sr. Patricia Orlinski served at OLMC as CCD Coordinator
Sep 1970 – Sep 1972	Sr. Mary Lunardi, SND started an Adult Education Program at OLMC
1971
Mar 14-19, 1971	Fr. Jerome Heyman, OSA conducted first Lenten mission at OLMC
Apr 17, 1971	5th Anniversary Celebration held in parish hall
1971	Liturgy Team initiated
May 1971	Senior Citizen Club established at OLMC
May 25, 1971	Senior Citizen Club renamed Friendship Club
Nov 1971	New Rectory Occupied (add address)
Nov 21, 1971	Chicken Social Dinner, over 1200 meals served
1972
Jan 30, 1972	Holy Name Pancake Breakfast, $1.00/person
Jun 1972 – Jun 1979	Fr. William Lupo associate pastor
1973
May 27, 1973	5pm Sunday mass eliminated
1974
Jan 1974	Offeratory procession now included the collection brought to the altar
Jun 1974	Holy Name Society Annual Baseball Outing
Sep 1974	Second floor addition to Hayes Center began
Sep 30, 1974	Women’s Club – 1st “Dinner is Served”
Oct 1974	ICF – Parish Benefit Dinner
1975
Jun 8, 1975	Ordination of Aldo Vendramin – first priest from OLMC ordained.  First Mass on June 15, 1975
Aug 1975	Choir Practice with Rita Rooney
Aug 1975	Fr. Chester Nowicki SVD  weekend assistant priest
Sep 28, 1975	Family Liturgy Sunday begins – 4th Sunday
1976
Apr 23, 1976	10th Anniversary Dance held at Allgauer’s Fireside Restaurant
1977
Nov 1977	St. Anselm’s became our Sharing Parish
May 1977	Option of receiving Communion in the hand approved.
Jun 1977	First Anointing of the Sick – 2:00 pm Mass
1979
Jun 12, 1979	Father Lupo transferred to St. Mary’s in Des Plaines
Jul 1, 1979 to Sep 1, 1980	Fr. Russell Romano associate pastor
1980
Mar 16, 1980	Fr. Thomas C. Hanlon weekend assisting priest
Dec 7, 1980 till Nov 1984	Fr. Medard Laz associate pastor
Sep 1980	OLMC had 365 Religious Ed students enrolled
1981
Pre Sep 1981	Preschool Religious Ed was in existence
May 2, 1981	15th Anniversary Dance held in Parish Center
1982
Sep 26, 1982	Lighthouse CYO basketball looking for boys to participate
Oct 3, 1982	Phoenix Group meeting held at OLMC – ministry to separated and divorced Catholics
1983
Jul 31, 1983 ?	Fr Peter Hayes retired
Aug 1, 1983	Fr Joseph F Ognibene appointed pastor by Joseph Cardinal Bernardin
1984
Jan 1, 1984	“Monthly Building Fund” envelope changed to “Parish Maintenance Fund”
Mar 12, 1984	Fr. Joe held special Parish-At-Large meeting
Jul 15, 1984	Fr. Laz celebrated “Mass for Shut-Ins” which was televised throughout the 50 states.  Lectors were Rosemary and Mike Jasinski.  Servers were Shawn Dreyer and Michael Habetler.
Jul 9-16, 1984	Summer Bible School held for K-4th grades.  35 children participated
Aug 26, 1984	Jim Nowdomski starting up Contemporary Music Group at OLMC
Aug 30, 1984	Men’s Club formed bowling league at River Grove Bowling Alley
Aug 1984	Italian classes offered at OLMC for children on Thursdays 3:30-5:00 sponsored by Italian Cultural Center
Oct 7–14, 1984	Parish Census taken
Oct 7, 1984	RENEW parish program of prayer and faith sharing begins
Dec 16, 1984	Fr. Ted Stone appointed as pastoral associate
Dec 1984	Adult Catechumenate Program (aka RCIA) begins with Ted Stone as coordinator
1985
Jan 5, 1985	7:30 PM Saturday Evening Mass no longer offered at OLMC
1985	“Carols By Candelight”
Apr 28, 1985	First time in parish bread AND wine are shared  – at 9:30 & 11 AM Masses
Jun 1985	Darlene Schorsch begins Ministry of Care Program
Jun 1985	Fr. Daniel Fallon associate pastor
1986
1986-1987	Church renovation
Apr 14, 1986	All masses held in Parish Center until remodeling completed. Weddings and Funerals conducted at St. Beatrice Church in Schiller Park.
Jun 1986	“Camp Sunshine” – 2 week RE Summer Bible Camp for K-4th Grades
Jun 1986	Renovation completion date delayed due to structural damage and deterioration of existing church walls found during renovation.
1987
Jan 1987	Policy of “one mass-one intention” was abandoned and opened to as many intentions as requested.
Jan 1987	Ministry of Welcome formed
Jan 1987	New organization for singles 18 – 35 y/o: “OLMC Young Adults” formed
Feb 1987	Jersy Kenar – carver & sculptor selected to create altar and a number of furnishings of the renovated parish church
Feb 8, 1987	Boy Scouts Troop 951 under the leadership of Steven Tomzik celebrated Scout Sunday
Mar 14/15, 1987	New schedule for Masses – Sat 5, Sun 7:30, 9, 10:30, 12
May 10, 1987	Establishment of Widowed Ministry
Mar 29, 1987	Dedication of church renovation by Cardinal Joseph Bernardin
Mar 29, 1987	Windows representing Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation donated by Jasinski & Mack families
Mar 29, 1987	Memorial Plaques
Oct 1987	“Hands of Jesus” Helping Hands Ministry established.
1988
1988	Child care offered during 10:30 am masses for children 5 and under.
Feb 27-28, 1988	Widows and Widowers Group –Weekend Retreat.  Fran Kelly – Joyful Again Coordinator
Jun 20 – Jul 1, 1988	Camp Sunshine Bible Camp
Jul 23, 1988	OLMC Activity Club-Bus Trip to Fiesta Italiana – Milwaukee
Aug 6, 1988	OLMC Hosted Apostolate of the Handicapped
Oct 22, 1988	Activity Club 50’s Dance
Oct 16, 1988	Blood Pressure Screening Service began – 3rd Sunday of the month after 9 & 10:30 Masses
Dec 1988	Giving Tree for St. Anselm’s Parish
1989
Oct 1, 1989	Altar serving open to boys and girls
1990
May 1990	Commissions for the Parish Pastoral Council formed; 40 parishioners underwent 3 month training to be ministers of planning for the Council.
Jun 1990	Fr. Dan leaves OLMC to become Associate Pastor of St. Isaac Joques in Niles.
Jun 1990	Fr. Thomas Campana associate pastor
Sep 1990	Wednesday morning Women’s Bowling
Oct, 1990	Pastoral Council is established
1991
Jan 20, 1991	Ted Stone reinstated as associate priest.
Mar 1991	Anniversary Year’s Events
May 26, 1991	Celebration Mass – 25th Anniversary – Reception Following and Parish Center renamed Hayes Center.  Fr. Hayes guest of honor and Cardinal Bernardin at mass
Jun 10, 1991	Marian Healing Mass – 7PM – Fr. Dennis Kelleher
July 21, 1991	1st Parish Picnic on Parish grounds
Sep 14, 1991	First meeting of St. Vincent DePaul Society; officers elected.
Sep 29, 1991	Ice Cream Social – 25th Anniversary Celebration  1-3pm in Hayes Center
1991	Cardinal’s/Catholic Appeal started
Oct 19, 1991	Octoberfest – Proceeds for Fr. Melvin James’ Parish in San Lorenzo, M
1992
Jan 10, 1992	25th Anniversary Dinner Dance at Victoria Banquets
Jun 1992	Cardinal Bernardin holds first-ever assembly of all diocesan priests at Pheasant Run. (assemblies continue today)
Jun 1992	Church canopy, steeple, and cross construction started. Cost: $ 70,000
Jun 1992	Fr. Ted Stone leaves OLMC
Sep 13, 1992 -1996	Deacon Carmen Cesario serves as first permanent deacon at OLMC
Oct 25, 1992	Canopy dedication
1993
Jan 13, 1993	Establishment of St. Anselm Sharing Ministry
Mar 21, 1993	First Parish Nurse, Mary Harkin, was commissioned
1994
Jul 1994	CANSURV Cancer Support Group formed by Jeanne Karabin and Mary Harkins
Aug 1994	CONNECT Youth Group started; Birdie Mulizio – facilitator
Oct 1994	OLMC Altar Servers Ministry (Nica Ferrin, Sarah Kaulfers, Dominick Smith, Andja Vukmarkaj)
1995
Apr 9, 1995	First OLMC Easter Egg Hunt
Oct 1995 – Oct 1999	Fr. Al Pooler, Passionist, joins OLMC
1996
Apr 27, 1996	Mandating of first Lay Presiders.  Seven lay persons are mandated Lay Ministers to assist with Communion Services, Stations of the Cross, and other Prayer Services
May 1, 1996	Fr. Ognibene retired/Fr. Fallon appointed Pastor
May 26,1996	Fr. Daniel Fallon installed as pastor
Sep 1996	Deacon Chris Virruso to OLMC
Sep 1996	Laura Parker begins role as Parish Nurse
Sep 8, 1996	Barbara Hecker becomes Liturgy Director/Jerry Mann resigns
Oct 1, 1996	Debbye Duda leaves OLMC after 11 years
Oct 6, 1996 – Aug 12, 1997	Richard Hass began as Music Director
Nov 1996	Bereavement Ministry started
1997
Feb 2, 1997	First International Taste of OLMC
Mar 4, 1997	OLMC Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show-Women’s Club-PR Country Club
Jul 7, 1997	Church Re-carpeted and Painted-Masses held in Hayes Center – 4 weeks
Jul 17, 1997	First Meeting – Boy Scout Troup 922
Aug 12, 1997	Richard Hass-Dir of Music resigns
Oct 5, 1997	Harry Campagna becomes Music Director
Dec 1997	Parish Recipe Book available after mass
Dec 20, 1997	Christmas Event- In Bethlehem Inn
1998
Apr 1998	Fr. Hayes’ 60th Anniversary of priesthood
1999
Jul 1, 1999 – 2003	Deacon Andy Pecson appointed to OLMC
Jul 1, 1999	Pearl Scheck leaves as sacramental coordinator
Jul 1, 1999	Anita Rizzo retires; Roseann Catalano starts as new Parish secretary.
Jul 11, 1999	Men’s Club first meeting
1999	Rectory roof replaced
Oct 1999	Fr. Al Pooler leaves OLMC
Oct. 1999	Lease agreement between OLMC & Gabriel Richard Institute, rented classrooms for Christian Leadership Program.
2000
Jan 2000 – Jun 30, 2006	Fr. Fran Landry assigned to OLMC
Feb 2000	Singles group formed by Kathleen Koszola
Jun 14-21, 2000	Our Lady of the New Millennium on site
Sep 2000	New sign installed along Lawrence Ave
Sep 3, 2000	New Sign on Lawrence dedicated
2001
2001	Remodeling of sanctuary
2001	Annual Cash Raffle
May 6, 2001	Fr. Dan Fallon and Fr. Fran Landry celebrate 25 years of priesthood.
Sep 28, 2001	35th anniversary celebration
Sep 30, 2001	Statue of St. Joseph donated by Louis & Ann Caruso
2002
2002	Family Forum
Jun 2, 2002	Colleen Ortega begins as Music Director
Jul 20, 2002	First Annual Flea Market
Sep 2002	Girl Scout troop established at OLMC
2003
Jan 2003 – Jan 2006	Millennium Campaign
Feb 12, 2003	Fr. Hayes’ 90th Birthday
Jul 2003	Laura Parker leaves for Sisters of Providence convent
Aug 2003	Joan McConville is new parish nurse
Aug 4, 2003	Fr. Peter Hayes dies
Oct 2003	Venture Crew – young adult division of the Boy Scouts of America- started.
Oct 4, 2003	First Movie Night “Bringing Up Baby”
Nov 13, 2003	First “Ladies Night Out”
2004
Jan 19, 2004	Memorial Mass for Fr. Joe Ognibene  (Died 12/19/03-Mass at OLMC 12/23/03)
Feb 13, 2004	Chocolate Fest
Feb 14, 2004	St. Valentines Day Family Forum event – Bowling at Brunswick Zone; sponsored by RE Forum
Feb 29, 2004	Family Forum Lenten Event
Mar 1, 2004	Deacon Jim Dahn joins OLMC
Apr 25, 2004	Unveiling of interior renovation
May 1, 2004	Wine tasting with Fr. Dan
May 22, 2004	Big Band Bash
Jun 5, 2004	Women’s Club trip to the National Shrine of the Little Flower St. Therese of Lisieux in Darien, IL
Jun 27, 2004	Fr. Joe Ognibene Garden dedication by Bishop Jakubowski at 11am mass; Morgan’s Landscaping is contractor.
Jun 28, 2004	Church remodeling begins; Masses held in Hayes Center
2004	OLMC website created: www.olmotc.com
Oct 24, 2004	Back in church after renovation
Nov 20, 2004	Family Forum Thanksgiving  Events
Nov 28, 2004	Mass of Blessing for our newly renovated church with Cardinal Francis George as presider.
Nov 30, 2004	Tuesday night BINGO w/food, pull tabs, refreshments
2005
Aug 2005	Return of chalice and paten and other relics from Fr. Hayes’ collection.
Aug 2005	OLMC Paver Program
Nov 2005	Parish Christmas ornament sale
2006
Apr 28, 2006	“Put the Nuns in Charge” production
May 1, 2006	Deacon Chris Virruso leaves OLMC
May 28, 2006	Deacon Sonny Annoreno ordained – first from OLMC
Jun 30, 2006	Fr. Fran Landry leaves OLMC; reassigned to Scranton, PA
Aug 2006	Fr. O’Brien & Msgr Lang join OLMC
Oct 1, 2006	Prayer Shawl Ministry founded
2007
Jan 17, 2007	Bishop Thomas Paprocki Pastorial Visitation to OLMC
Mar 11-13, 2007	Lenten Mission – Reflections from the Foot of the Cross by Friar Johnpaul Cafiero OFM
Mar 24, 2007	Women’s Morning of Reflection – Crumbs for the Journey-Sr. Jane Schlosser
May 27, 2007	Deacon Ted Marszalek ordained
May 18, 2007	Murder Mystery Dinner – Hayes Center – Dinner and Entertainment
Jul 2007	Renovation of Father Joe Memorial Garden on OakviewFunded by Edward and Donna Szpialski in memory of daughter Kate
2007 – 2013	Vacation Bible School one-week sessions held at OLMC
Aug  6-10, 2007	Avalanche Ranch – Vacation Bible School
Sep 9, 2007	Patronal Feast – Mass 11:00AM  Food Service 12:30-2:30
Oct 13, 2007	Boo-Ingo   6-8:30PM – Sponsored by RE Family Forum
Oct 19, 2007	Fall Fund Raiser – Taste of OLMC  6:30-8:00PM
Nov 17, 2007	Men’s Club Annual Music Bash – Hayes CenterFeaturing Ampol Aires, Buffet Dinner and Cash Bar
Nov 28, 2007	New Pastor Meeting w/Bishop Thomas Paprocki – 7:00PM
2008
Feb 2, 2008	Family Forum Event: Mini Golf at Putting Edge
May 22, 2008	Honorary Dinner for Fr. Fallon – Victoria Rosemont in the Holiday Inn Express
May 29, 2008	“Laughter is the Best Medicine” – Jeanne Karabin speaks on the healing effects of laughter to body mind and spirit and shares ways to bring more humor into life.
Jun 2008	Father Dan gave parish a farwell gift –Brushed bronze Chi Rho on front of the tabernacle pedestal
Jun 25, 2008	3:00PM Concert   Dichtiebe: A Poets Love Song Cycle by Robert Schumann – Performed by Colleen and William Ortega.
Jun 28-29, 2008	Fr. Dan Fallon leaves OLMC – Says all masses – 11:00 AM official farewell mass with refreshments in Hayes Center following
Jul 1, 2008	Fr. Rich Klajbor appointed pastor
Jul 13, 2008	Barbara Hecker left OLMC as Liturgy/Arts & Environment Coordinator
Jul 19, 2008	Carwash 9-3 Troop 922
Jul 26, 2008	Dinner and DVD Viewing –Paul:Contending for the Faith-Celebration Pauline Jubilee Year
Aug 4-8, 2008	Power Lab vs Power Lab Summer Bible Camp
Aug 2008	Rev. Richard J. LoBianco accepted I year associate position
Sep 7, 2008	Patronal Feast  – 11AM Mass with Food Service following 12:30-2:30
Sep 14, 2008	Installation of Rev. Richard J. Klajbor – Most Rev. Thomas J. Paprocki DD presiding
Oct 2008	Halloween Boo-ingo
Oct 4, 2008	Oktoberfest & Sing A Long Movie Nite – My Fair Lady
Nov 2, 2008	Support our Troops Drive sponsored by Youth Group
Nov 9, 2008	Friendship Club held a Halloween Party
Nov 22, 2008	Fall Fundraiser – Dinner and entertainment by Jimmy Niteclub
Dec 12-13, 2008	The Christmas Solo – A Children’s Musical by Kevin Keil
Dec 14, 2008	OLMC Cookie Walk
2009
Feb 2009	Fr. LoBianco assigned administrator of Divine Savior
Jun 26-28, 2009	Summer Fest “Mother of all Block Parties”
Jul 2009	Christmas in July
Sep 13, 2009	44th Anniversary of OLMC
2010
Jan 2010	Amahl and the Night Visitors
2010	Catholics Come Home Program
May 3, 2010	Fr. O’Brien celebrates 50th Anniversary of Ordination
Jun 4-5, 2010	Archdiocesan Feast of the Body and Blood of Jesus (Corpus Christi)
Jun 24–27, 2010	2nd Annual Musicfest and Carnival
Jul 25, 2010	Dedication Ceremony for Veterans and Soldiers Memorial prepared by Eagle Scout Dominic Serritella
Aug 8, 2010	Oratory and Vestibule renovation completed.
2011
Mar 6, 2011	45th anniversary celebration
2012
Jan 1, 2012 – May 31, 2012	Fr. O’Brien appointed administrator
Jan 5-8, 2012	Amahl and the Night Visitors
Jan 28, 2012	Dine with Us sponsored by Women’s Club   Entertainment by tenor-Robert Cunningham
Feb 25, 2012	Womens’ Morning of Reflection  – The Breath of God Who is Wisdom?  How Do We Know Her?  Where Do We Engage Her?  How Do We Experience Her?
Mar 10, 2012	M & M X 2 Family Night Mass, Movie and Meal sponsored by RE Family Forum
Mar 12-14, 2012	Parish Lenten Mission “God Calls Us”  Father Dominic Grassi
Apr 10, 2012	Fr. Rich died
Apr 13, 2012	Fr. Rich Funeral Mass 11:00am
Apr 14, 2012	OLMC Post Confirmation Class Walk-a-Thon to benefit Maryville Crisis Nursery
Apr 25, 2012	25th Ordination Anniversary of Deacon Jim Dahn 5:00PM Mass and cake and coffee following
May 13, 2012	Fr. Mariusz Manka celebrating first Holy Mass at 11:00am
Jun 1, 2012	Fr. Andrzej Bartosz appointed pastor
Jun 21-24, 2012	4rh Annual Carnival and Music Feast
Jul 22, 2012	Music for a Sunday Afternoon   3:00PM featuring Kate Uyeno – Soprano and James Morris – Bass
Jul 23-27, 2012	Sky Vacation Bible School
Aug 11, 2012	A Night at the Opera 7PM  In Memory of Rev Klajbor Da Corneto Opera
Sep 9, 2012	New OLMC Youth Group Mass and Meeting
Sep 30, 2012	Installation Mass for Fr. Bartosz – 11:00AM  Mass with reception in Hayes Center following
Oct 14, 2012	Fall Craft Festival – 8AM to 3PM – Hosted by Boy Scouts 922
Oct 21, 2012	Music for a Sunday Afternoon  featuring William Ortega –clarinets & tenor and Colleen Ortega – clarinet et al    3PM
Oct 26, 2012	Boo-INGO 6:30PM
2013
Feb 9, 2013	February Fabulous Family Fun, Food and Film Night Featuring “The Incredibles” Sponsored by Family Forum
Feb 10, 2013	Oratory Dedication to Father Klajbor
Feb 24-26, 2013	Lenten Mission – Fr. Donaldson, CSSR The Word of God, The Cross of Christ, The Light of the World
Mar 19, 2013	St. Joseph Table and Mass Sponsored by ICF
Mar 24, 2013	Parish Easter Egg Hunt
Apr 7, 2013	Pancake Breakfast 9-1 Troop 922
Apr 21, 2013	All Nature Sings   Prayer service honoring all God’s Creation with text and music by Herbert Brokering and Aaron David Miller presented by young people of OLMC
May 4-12, 2013	Baby Shower Marillac House Elizabeth Ministry
May 5, 2013	Crowning of BVM 11:00am Mass
May 18, 2013	OLMC Woman’s Club ACCW Women of the Year – Jacqueline Froehlich
Jun 30, 2013	Sacred and Spiritual Program 3PM, Leonard James Johnson – Tenor, Colleen Ortega – Piano
Aug 4, 2013	Music for a Sunday Afternoon, Colleen Ortega, OrganWorks by Pachelbel Malotte, Alain, Hobby, Bourgeois, Boellmann
Aug 15-17, 2013	Rummage Sale
Sep 29, 2013	Farwell/Retirement Mass – Deacon Jim Dahn – 11:00 PM Hospitality Following
Oct 19, 2013	Boo-Ingo – Sponsored by RE Family Forum
Oct 20, 2013	Fall Craft Fair – Sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 922
Nov 10, 2013	Post Confirmation Class visit to The National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe – Annual Retreat
Nov 10, 2013	Fall Fest – The Downtown Sound 6:30pm Dinner 7-10pm Dance   Tickets $25
Nov 13, 2013	Death of Father Miguel Alcantara – Lying in state 11-18 from 3-8 St. Mary of the Woods, Church Funeral Mass 11-19   10AM  Same location
Dec 9, 2013	Pancake Breakfast w/Santa  9-1  Sponsored by BS Troop 922
Dec 21, 2013	Live Christmas – Italian Catholic Federation #439
2014
Jan 3-5, 2014	Amahl and the Night Visitors Performance
May 2014	Ministry of Consolation  begins
May 2,4, 2014	Dr. Luke and the Case of the Empty Tomb
May 16, 2014	Saints & Sinners Bingo by Vicki Quade – 7:30PM
May 18, 2014	Close of the RE Year and retirement of Jacki Froehlich as Director of Religious Education
Jul 20, 2014	Welcoming of New Director of Religious Education, Tina Norton
Jul 21, 2014	A Little (Monday) Night Music – 8 Sessions
Aug 7-9, 2014	Rummage Sale
Oct 26, 2014	Music for a Sunday Afternoon Program – 3PM Colleen Ortega and other artists
Nov 2, 2014	Ron Tabert – Recipient from OLMC of the Christifideles Award
Nov 15, 2014	Spaghetti Dinner sponsored by Men’s Club and Boy Scout Troop 922
2015	Year of the Sacraments
Feb 22-24, 2015	Parish Mission, Dr. Jerry Galipeau, “Baptized, Anointed and Fed: Living the Catholic Way of Life”
Feb 28, 2015	Women’s Morning of Reflection, “Mary Magdalene”
Mar 1, 2015	Parish Lenten Blood Drive
Mar 15, 2015	Healing Prayer Ministry begins with Sister Maria Saracco
Mar 16, 2015	Sittings for Jubilee Photo album begin
Mar 29, 2015	Easter Egg Hunt
Apr 12, 2015	Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast
Apr 17, 2015	Francis Cardinal George OMI – born to eternal life
May 16, 2015	OLMC Radio Show “Fun-Raiser”
Jun 6, 2015	Flea Market
Jun 28, 2015	Jubilee Cook Book – “Jubilee Kitchen”, request for recipes
Jul 2015	New Director of Religious Education – Dr. Glenn M. Bisquera
Aug 6-8, 2015	OLMC Rummage Sale
Aug 2015	Parish Library established in Hayes Center
Aug 23, 2015	Farewell concert for Colleen Ortega
Aug 31, 2015	Colleen Ortega, Music Director and Liturgical Director leaves
Sep 5, 2015	Catholic Youth Retreat at OLMC, “I have called YOU and you are mine”
Sep 6, 2015	New Music & Liturgy Director – Agata Olszakowska
Sep 12, 2015	Ministers Retreat with Dr. Pauline Viviano
Sep 13, 2015	To Teach Who Christ Is campaign begins
Sep 18, 2015	Appreciation Dinner for all ministers
Oct 18, 2015	Craft Fair
Oct 24, 2015	Boo-Ingo Night of Fun with the Kids
Nov 29, 2015	Opening Mass for OLMC’s Golden Jubilee Year. Presider is Bishop John Manz
Dec 6, 2015	18th Annual Boy Scout Pancake “Breakfast with Santa”
2016
Jan 10, 2016	Jonathon M. Toni hired as Music Director
Jan 17, 2016	Dr. Glenn Bisquera, RE Director, is given additional appointment as Liturgical Director
Feb 6, 7, 23, 24, 2016	World Finest Chocolate 50th Anniversary fundraiser held
Feb 15, 16, 17, 2016	Fr. Brian Walker, O.P. Lenten Mission, “The Loving Mercy of God”
Feb 28, 2016	Buona Beef 50th Anniversary fundraiser held
Apr 3, 2016	Boy Scout Troop 922 pancake breakfast
Apr 10, 2016	St Damien Presentation by Wayne Messmer – special 50th anniversary event
Apr 24, 2016	OLMC Piano Series performance by Jonathan M. Toni
Apr 24, 2016	Deacon Christ Virusso celebrates 30 years of Diaconate ordination
Apr 30, 2016	Filipino/American Potluck Picnic
May 15, 2016	Fr. Andrew celebrates 25th Anniversary of Ordination
Jun 4, 2016	OLMC Flea Market sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 922
Jun 18, 2016	Year of Mercy Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians at Holy Hill
May 28, 2016	Deacon Sonny Annoreno celebrates 10th Anniversary of Diaconate ordination
May 22, 2016	Renew My Church process is launched
Jun 12, 2016	Monsignor Charles Lang celebrates 51st Anniversary of his Priestly ordination
Jun 30, 2016	Bakers Square 50th Anniversary fundraiser held
Jul 17, 2016	Jubilee Paver Dedication
Sep 25, 2016	Taste and Toast to OLMC International Fest Held
Oct 2-3, 2016	The Great Escape 50th Anniversary fundraiser held
Dec 11, 2016	19th Annual Parish Pancake Breakfast sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 922
2017
Jan 8, 2017	Closing Mass for OLMC 50th Anniversary – banquet held at Fountain Blue
Jan 8, 2017	50th Anniversary Celebration held at Fountain Blue Banquets
May 5, 2017	Elvis Tribute featuring Ronnie Vegas – Food 6-7PM Entertainment 7PM
May 16, 2017	Walking with Jesus – Tuesdays 6:15PM – Walking and sharing Scripture for 6 6wks – Sponsored by Terri RN
May 20, 2017	Violet Schneider honored as Women of the Year for Vicariate IV at Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women
May 21, 2017	Announcement that Josephine Stracek – Coloratura Soprano joins us as Music Director
May 28, 2017	Congrats to Deacon Ted Marszalek and Mary Marszalek for 10 years of service to the diaconate and OLMC
Jun 18, 2017	Alyssa Walsh received Sr. Anne Medal Award which recognizes a Resurrection Student who exemplifies the values of Resurrection College Prep and its Founder
Jul 30, 2017	Boy Scout Troup #922 – Picnic after 11AM Mass to celebrate 20th Anniversary 3 Scouts achieved Eagle Scout
Aug 6, 2017	Anniversary Pictorial Directory available for Pick up
Aug 12, 2017	Parish Ministers Reflection Day and Training – On the Road to Emmaus – Dr. Richard Fragomeni
Aug 20, 2017	Announcement that work to begin on installation of new windows on first floor of Hayes Center as part of To Teach Who Christ Is
Sep 10, 2017	Commissioning of Parish Pastoral Council Sandra Wilson, Barbara Annoreno, Marie Noel, Ron Tabert, Chris Szymanski, Jillian Shuttleworth, Pat Peterson, Paul Vega, Gail Henderson, Christopher Tolemeo
Sep 22, 2017	Oktoberfest – 6:30-7:30PM Food 7:30 Entertainment – Die Musikmeisters
Oct 14, 2017	Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Christs Passion in St. John, Indiana
Oct 28, 2017	Boo-Ingo – Halloween Spooktacular 6-8PM
Oct 29, 2017	Christefideles Award – Lonnie Muehlfelder – Holy Name Cathedral
Dec 15, 2017	Kapamilya Simbang Gabi – Filipino Traditional Christmas Mass – 7PM
2018
Jan 14, 2018	OLMC Respect Life group participated in “March for Life Chicago” at Federal Plaza
Feb 9, 2018	Ministers Appreciation dinner held at OLMC
Feb 18-21, 2018	Fr. Britto Berchmans, Mission Speaker- “Open your Hearts to the Lord” Collaborative Lenten Mission (St. Maria Goretti, Divine Savior, St. Beatrice, & OLMC)
Mar 3, 2018	Pope Francis added the feast of Our Lady, Mother of the Church to the liturgical calendar.  The feast will be celebrated on the Monday after Pentecost.
Mar 19, 2018	St. Joseph Mass and Table sponsored by Italian Catholic Federation Branch 439
Mar 23, 2018	OLMC students confirmed by Bishop Kane in the liturgical celebration merged with and held at our neighboring parish, St. Eugene
Mar 25, 2018	Easter Egg Hunt in Hayes Center
May 18, 2018	Spring fundraiser – Friday Fiesta with entertainment by Cielito Lindo, a modern Mariachi band
Apr 5, 2018	Death of Monsignor Charles Lang – Funeral Mass St. Cyprian Church, Sun, Apr 14, 2018 at 10 AM
Apr 8, 2018	Boy Scout Troop 922 annual pancake breakfast
Apr 14, 2018	Women’s Club Morning of Reflection – “Springtime: Putting some spring into our soul presented by Dr. Laura Dejmek O.P.
Jun 2, 2018	Boy Scout Troop 922 sponsored Flea Market
May 16, 2018	Spring Church Concert – an evening of song with local parishes (St. Gertrude, Divine Savior, OLMC, St. Maria Goretti, and St. Beatrice)
May 15, 2018	Parish Nurse, Terri Kaisling, began a 6-week walking and sharing scripture/prayer program called “Walking with Jesus.”
May 21, 2018	St. Vincent de Paul group sponsored a small reception following morning Mass to celebrate the Parish Patronal Feast of Our Lady Mother of the Church.
Jun 2, 2018	Boy Scout Troop 922 sponsored OLMC Flea Market
Jun 2018	OLMC held a Make-Up Collection to help get out of the red and into the black before the end of the parish’s fiscal year.
Jun 10, 2018	Reverend James J. Obrien returns to assist with Sunday Masses at OLMC.
Aug 26, 2018	Solemnity of Our Lady of Częstochowa OLMC held special Mass in Polish and Biesida Polska (Polish Gathering).
Aug 29, 2018	Ministry Reflection & Training Day held with speaker Todd Williamson, Director Office of Divine Worship, Archdiocese of Chicago.
Sep 12, 2018	The Music Ministry began the OLMC Worship Band
Sep 21, 2018	Fall Fund Raiser in Hayes Center — Pizza Palooza with entertainment by Doctor Zylo and the Brainiacs.
Oct 6, 2018	First-ever Worship Mass at 5 PM sponsored by OLMC Music Ministry
Oct 14, 2018	7th Annual Fall Craft Fair at OLMC sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 922
Oct 14, 2018	Music Ministry Fall Concert Series begins (concerts held Oct 14, 28, Nov 11, Nov 25, Dec 2, Dec 9)
Oct 21, 2018	Parish Appreciation Luncheon for all involved in ministries.
Oct 13-15, 2018	Fr. Charles W. Dahm, O.P. Director of Domestic Violence Outreach for the Archdiocese of Chicago preached at Masses and held and awareness meeting.
Dec 9, 2018	Boy Scout Troop 922 Pancake Breakfast
Dec 16, 2018	Simbang Gabi Mass and Filipino dinner held.
2019
Mar 2019	Parish participated in a Lenten Baby Bottle Project for the Women’s Centers of Greater Chicago.
Mar 2019	First floor Hayes Center restrooms renovated with handicap accessible facilities completed as part of the “To Teach Who Christ Is” campaign.
Mar 8, 2019	Knights of Columbus from St. Maria Goretti held a Fish Fry at OLMC
Mar 11-13, 2019	Gifted, Formed, and Sent – Four-parish Mission was a joint venture with neighborhood parishes (St. Maria Goretti, St. Beatrice, Divine Savior, and OMLC). Presentations given by Archdiocese of Chicago Katie representatives Katie Price, Director of Stewardship, and Tim Weiske, Director of Strategic Planning and Implementation.
Mar 19, 2019	Italian Catholic Federation Branch 439 sponsored St. Joseph Day Mass and Table at OLMC.
Mar 24, 2019	“Catherine of Siena – A Woman for Our Times” performed by Dominican Sister Nancy Murray
Apr 6-7, 2019	St. Vincent de Paul Bundle Sunday – trailer in parking lot for donations.
Apr 9, 2019	Lenten Penance Service
Apr 14, 2019	OLMC Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Apr 22, 2019	Easter Monday Mass in Polish
Apr 27, 2019	Religious Education Program’s 20 students received First Holy Communion
Apr 28, 2019	Divine Mercy Sunday Eucharistic Adoration, Confessions, Devotions, and Benediction
May 5, 2019	May crowning by First Communion class
May 12, 2019	Mother’s Day Flower Sale to support life-saving work of the Women’s Centers of Greater Chicagoland
May 22, 2019	Evening of reflection and training for all Lectors. Video training by Audrey Sommers, lector trainer for the Archdiocese of Detroit
Jun 9, 2019	Patronal Feast of Our Lady, Mother of the Church with light lunch and family entertainment by Amazing Mike
Jun 13, 2019	Italian Catholic Federation Branch 439 sponsored St. Anthony Mass in Italian
Jul 20-21, 2019	Society of St. Vincent de Paul sponsored a drive for Maryville Crisis nursery and Maryville Healthcare Center
Jul 28, 2019	Fr. Thumma Velangini from Divyavani (God’s Word), South India, spoke at all Masses for the Missionary Cooperative Collection.
Jul 29-Aug 2, 2019	OLMC Vacation Bible School – Athens Paul’s Dangerous Journey to Share the Truth
Aug 10, 2019	Terri Kaisling, Faith Community Nurse, presented AED and hands only CPR training to ministers, catechists and catchiest aides
Aug 10-11, 2019	OLMC School Supply Drive
Aug 26, 2019	Music Ministry Kick-Off and Potluck
Sep 4, 2019	Evening of Reflection for all liturgical ministers presented by Friar Johnpaul Cafiero
Sep 17, 2019	Terri Kaisling, Faith Community nurse, presented AED and hands only CPR training to ministers, catechists and catechist aides
Sep 14-15, 2019	St. Vincent de Paul yarn and men’s rubber-soled shoe drive for patients at Chicago Read Mental Health Center
Sep 28, 2019	Annual Mass with the Sacrament of the Sick
Oct 5, 2019	Pet Blessing in honor of St. Francis of Assisi
Oct 11, 2019	OLMC Fall Roundup with entertainment by Cowboy Choir
Oct 12-13, 2019	Society of St. Vincent de Paul sponsored fall and winter coat drive
Oct 13, 2019	Scout Troop 922’s 8th annual Craft and Vendor Fair
Oct 20, 2019	Christifideles Award given to Molas family for their service, their dedicated time and talents, and for being a blessing to our community
Nov 2, 2019	Festival of Saints celebration in honor and remembrance of our saints with bingo, costumes, and food
Nov 2-10, 2019	Good Samaritan, formerly Society of St. Vincent de Paul food drive
Nov 10, 2019	Repair of the floor in the narthex bathrooms
Nov 24-25, 2019	Women’s Club Holiday Bake Sale in narthex
Dec 2, 2019	Presents delivered to our sharing parish, St. Anselm, from the Giving Tree donations
Dec 8, 2019	22nd Annual Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast with Santa
Dec 10, 2019	Friendship Club celebrated Christmas with a special luncheon, entertainment, and gift exchange
Dec 12, 2019	Women’s Club meeting and annual Christmas Party with catered lunch and white elephant game
Dec 14, 2019	Simbang Gabi Novena Mass celebrated in joyful anticipation of the coming of our savior
Dec 17, 2019	OLMC Advent Penance Service
Dec 22, 2019	OLMC Annual Christmas Concert sponsored by the Music Ministry
2020
Jan 11, 2020	Pro-Lifer’s from OLMC and St. Eugene gathered at Daley Plaza to join the 6,000-person march in support of the sanctity of human life.
Jan 12, 2020	Easter Pilgrimage announced – a Bus trip to the American Passion Play on March 21, 2020.
Feb 8, 2020	OLMC hosted the Archdiocesan Celebration of Consecrated Life Day with Cardinal Blase Cupich as principal celebrant and presider at the 5 PM Mass.  Following the Mass there was a “Charism Fair” in which various congregations had table displays about their mission and ministries.
Feb 23, 2020	Josephine Stracek embarked on a new path and resigned as Music and Religious Education Director.  Volunteer Interim Committee took on the Religious Education Program:  Sandra Wilson, Barbara Annoreno, and Pat Peterson.
Feb 29-Mar 29, 2020	Baby Bottle Project took place benefiting the Women’s Center of Great Chicagoland.
Feb – Mar 2020	OLMC participated in Lenten Almsgiving through various weekly food collections.
Mar 1, 2020	Restrictions put in place as concern grew regarding the spread of COVID-19.   All priests, deacons, altar servers, and extraordinary ministers must sanitize hands before and after distributing communion.   No distribution of wine.  No physical contact during sign of peace and Lord’s Prayer.  Refrain from using holy water fonts.
Mar 8-10, 2020	Friar Johnpaul led the Lenten mission “Preparing for the Prince of Peace” at OLMC.
Mar 15, 2020	OLMC welcomed Marsha Geurtsen as the new Parish Secretary.
Mar 15, 2020	The Human Concerns Commission of OLMC filled Easter Bags for Kindergarten to 3rd grade children of St. Anselms’ Church.
Mar 22, 2020	OLMC welcomed Markeise Russell as the new Music Director.
Mar 22, 2020	Things in the world changed quickly.  All Masses at OLMC were suspended from Sat evening Mar 14 until further notice.  People were asked to stay home to control the spread of COVID-19.  The church remained open for private prayer on Sat 4:30-5:30 pm and Sun 9 -11 am.  The faithful were encouraged to watch Masses on TV and live-stream.  The Passion Play bus trip was cancelled.  Stations of the Cross was temporarily suspended.
Mar 22, 2020	Since public Masses were suspended, all Mass intentions were being prayed for by Fr. Andrew during private Eucharist celebrations.
Apr 5, 2020	Parish bulletins and blessed palms were made available for pickup outdoors by the main entrance of the church.  Holy Week services were suspended.
Apr 12, 2020	Easter Sunday Mass was celebrated with restricted attendance.  Living streaming was made available for a 10:30 AM Mass on youtube and through the parish website.
May 17, 2020	OLMC’s bulletin wished parishioner, Martha Zanatti, a happy 103rd Birthday.
May 24, 2020	Volunteers were sought to prepare for phase 1/1A reopening of the church amid COVID-19. Volunteers received Archdiocese required training.   Starter kits of protective and cleaning supplies were provided. Phase 1 allowed the celebration of Baptism, Marriage, Funeral, and Confession with up to 10 people at the church not counting those who minister.
Jun 6, 2020	Sacrament of Reconciliation is restarted on Saturdays 4 to 4:30 PM.  Only 10 people allowed in church not counting the minister.  On-line registration available.
Jun 21, 2020	To move to Phase 2 volunteers were needed in order to restore the regular Mass schedule.
Jul 5, 2020	5 PM and 11 AM Mass schedule restored with on-line or by call-in registration.
Jul 26, 2020	It was announced that Religious Education would be conducted by home sessions beginning in September.  First Holy Communion was postponed from April and was scheduled to be celebrated at a special Mass in August and a few individuals at two Sunday Masses.
Aug 29, 2020	First Holy Communion Mass for seven students with church capacity limitation of up to 70 people at a single celebration.  Four additional students received First Holy Communion at regular Masses on Aug 22 and Aug 30.
Sep 19, 2020	Religious Education Opening Mass at 11 AM with attendance by pre-registration.
Oct 3, 2020	Pet Blessing in front of the church.  Human attendees (not pets!) wore face masks and kept social distance.
Oct 25, 2020	Rectory reopened for regular hours (9 am to 4 pm) on Wednesdays.  Other days by remote contact only.
Nov 1, 2020	Farewell to the Director of Music, Markeise Russell.
Nov 2, 2020	Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed All Souls’ Day Masses held at 8:30 AM and 7 PM.  Registration required.
Nov 26, 2020	Celebrated Thanksgiving Day Mass at 9 AM.  No crowded airports, no big gatherings, but a thankfulness in our hearts. Registration required.
Dec 6, 2020	Participated in the Giving Tree 2020 with gift cards instead of wrapped gifts.
Dec 8, 2020	Mass in celebration of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary at 8:30 am.  Registration required.
2021
Jan 10, 2021	Continued need for COVID volunteers for set-up team, greeting team, and disinfecting team.
Jan 17, 2021	Welcomed Dennis Dayson as Music Minister.
Jan 23, 2021	Pro-lifers of OLMC participated in the Chicago March for Life.
Jan 24, 2021	Archdiocese of Chicago Renew My Church process for the grouping in our area will start summer of 2021.
Jan 31, 2021	In following pandemic protocol, the Annual Catholic Appeal was conducted in a touchless style with no pledge cards, no pencils, no brochures in pews.  All materials were available in the narthex and on-line.
Feb 6, 2021	Confirmation students participated in a retreat provided by Friar Johnpaul Cafiero OFM.  Seventeen students were in person and two connected via Zoom.
Feb 13, 2021	The First Holy Communion class of ten students celebrated First Reconciliation.
Feb 17, 2021	Ashes were distributed by sprinkling on the head.
Feb-Mar, 2021	Lenten activities:  Rosary was prayed for various groups, Food drive for St. Columbanus Food Pantry, clothing drive for Society of St. Vincent de Paul, and Baby Bottle Project for The Women’s Center.
Feb 21, 2021	For health reasons no Lenten mission held this year.  Lenten resources were made available through links on the parish website. Liturgical celebrations, including Stations of the Cross, were streamed on-line.
Mar 28, 2021	Limitations of Holy Week liturgies: 20% regular capacity only.  Palms distributed by ushers wearing gloves, no washing of feet on Holy Thursday, adoration of Blessed Sacrament only until 9 PM, no pilgrimages to seven churches, Veneration of the Cross on Good Friday in general form without individual touching/kissing of the cross, no blessing of fire and water at Easter Vigil, no candles held by individuals.  All liturgies live-streamed.
Apr 3, 2021	Easter Baskets blessed at noon.
Apr 5, 2021	Easter Monday Mass was celebrated in Polish at 4:30 PM
Apr 17, 2021	Religious Education Closing Mass at 11 AM.
Apr 25, 2021	Nineteen young people received the Sacrament of Confirmation.  Because of COVID restrictions, Pastors were delegated to administer the Sacrament as Bishops were not going to parishes for Confirmation.
Apr 26, 2021	Deacon Christ Virruso celebrated his 35th ordination anniversary.
May 2, 2021	Sunday Masses back on regular schedule:  Saturday, 5 PM and Sunday, 9 AM and 11 AM.   Limit of 100 people, registration on-line at parish website.  Live-streamed liturgies.  Weekday Masses said in private celebration except on Wednesdays at 8:30 AM.  Rectory office open for in-person visits on Wednesdays, 9 AM-4 PM and Fridays, 9 AM-2 PM.
May 8, 2021	Ten Level 2 students received First Holy Communion at Mass held at 11 AM.
May 9, 2021	First Communicants participated in the May Crowning after the 11 AM Mass.
May 16, 2021	Blessings to Father Andrew Bartosz on this 30th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood.
May 27, 2021	Blessings to Deacon Ted Marszalek for his 14th ordination anniversary.
May 28, 2021	Blessings to Deacon Sonny Annoreno for his 15th ordination anniversary.
May 30, 2021	Pandemic required protocols continue:  Masks, registration for Mass and liturgies, capacity increased to 60% or 300 in our building, missalettes and hymnals could be used, no singing by congregation, bulletins and prayer cards could be handed out, weekday Masses on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Jun 1, 2021	Rectory Office hours restored.  Visits in person possible Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 9 AM to 4 PM and Thursday and Friday 9 AM to 2 PM.
Jun 4, 2021	Resumed First Friday of the month Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.  It took place after the 8:30 AM Mass and lasted for an hour until Benediction and Reposition at 10 AM.
Jun 6, 2021	In place of a procession to four altars for the Feast of Corpus Christi, there was Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after the 11 AM Mass, Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and Benediction.
Jun 11, 2021	Parish able to go into Phase 5 of re-opening process.  Weekend Masses on Saturday at 5 PM, Sunday at 9 AM and 11 AM.  Masses Monday through Friday at held at 8:30 AM. All liturgies held without limitations in attendance.  Masks not required for vaccinated persons.  No limits on physical distance and no requirement for registration. On-line streaming continued. No Communion from a cup. Collection baskets not used.
Jun 21, 2021	Archdiocesan Renew My Church Northwest Side-Harwood Heights/Norridge Grouping activated:  The OLMC Parish team began work with Divine Savior Parish, St. Eugene Parish, St. Monica Parish, and St. Rosalie Parish to discuss, share, pray, and discern the best structure and form of collaboration to create a sustainable, vibrant, and vital Catholic presence in our area.
Jul 18, 2021	The Renew My Church Northwest Side grouping team toured Our Lady, Mother of the Church.  (In subsequent weeks, the team toured all of the parishes in the grouping to get more familiar with neighborhood parish facilities.)
Jul 18, 2021	Grateful thanks to Father James O’Brien, former administrator, for 61 years of priesthood and all his service to this parish.  He moved on to Ascension Living St. Benedict Village.
Jul 25, 2021	Restored the activity of the Martha Ministry on Monday mornings.
Aug 1, 2021	Celebrated four young men that achieved the rank of Eagle Scout:  Michael, Nathaniel, Johnathon and Nicholas.
Aug 7-8, 2021	Parish Nurse Terri Kaisling and the Good Samaritan Ministry collected cereal for New Hope Community Food Pantry and AMITA Health Resurrection Medical Center Chicago Micro Pantry.
Aug 22, 2021	In honor of Our Lady of Czestochowa, celebrated Mass in Polish at 1:30 PM.
Aug 28, 2021	Tony Ocean performed at a ticketed “Schorsch Forest View Night Out Concert” on the OLMC South Lot sponsored by Alderman Sposato’s office.  Profit of $720 was donated to the parish.
Sep 11, 2021	Welcome Back/Opening Religious Education Mass held at 11 AM.
Sep 14, 2021	Friendship Club meetings resumed.   Vaccination cards checked.  All unvaccinated required to wear masks.
Sep 19, 2021	Renew My Church parish conversation held at 12:30 PM in Hayes Center.   Parish leadership discussed the Renew My Church process, initial scenarios, strengths and challenges that existed in our grouping, and answered questions.
Sep 25, 2021	Anointing of the Sick Mass held at 10:30 AM.
Oct 2, 2021	Pet Blessing under the canopy in the front of the main entrance to the church.
Oct 3, 2021	Paul Vega received the Christifideles Award for being involved in many ways at the parish especially during the covid-related restrictions.  He was very active as a greeting/cleaning volunteer, dedicating his time and talents to our community.
Oct 9-10, 2021	Macaroni and cheese food drive sponsored by Parish Nurse, Terri Kaisling and Good Samaritan Ministry collected enough to feed 518 people.
Oct 24, 2021	“Joy of Ministry” Parish Ministry Day held with spiritual nourishment provided by Father Britto Berchmans.
Oct 24, 2021	Newly ordained Deacon Ben Thomsen preached at all Masses.  Deacon Ben, studying at Mundelein, will become a priest next year.
Nov 6, 2021	Religious Education students in Level 7 and 8 participated virtually in the Holy Fire retreat with over 11,000 Chicagoland youth.
Nov 6, 2021	All Religious Education students brought food for the poor and carried canned goods in the offertory procession at 11 AM Mass.
Nov 13-14, 2021	Thanksgiving World Day of the Poor Food Drive took place, sponsored by Parish Nurse Terri Kaisling and the Good Samaritan Ministry.
Nov 21, 2021	Two RCIA candidates, Iris Mamadonova and Nathaniel Ringelstein, participated in the Rite of Acceptance at the 11 AM Mass.
Nov 28, 2021	Bishop Kevin Birmingham, Episcopal Vicar for Vicariate IV, was the main celebrant for the First Sunday of Advent 11 AM Mass.  A reception followed in the narthex with coffee and cookies.
Dec 5, 2021	Grouping scenarios were detailed to parishioners in the bulletin requesting feedback.
Dec 12, 2021	Giving Tree 2021 collection took place for our sharing parish, St. Anselm (now merged with four other parishes).   Newly formed Parish is called Our Lady of Africa.