Date | Fact |
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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. |
2022 | |
Jan 8, 2022 | OLMC Religious Education Program presented an Empowering God’s Children safe environment lesson to all students. |
Jan 9, 2022 | Friendship Club meetings for January 2022 were cancelled due to COVID. |
Jan 16, 2022 | Renew My Church Grouping Feedback & Discernment Team presented to the Executive Committee who will form a recommendation for the full Commission. The Commission forwards the recommendation to the Presbyteral Council. The Council discusses the recommendation with Cardinal Cupich who makes final decision. Cardinal’s decision expected on Wednesday, January 26th. |
Jan 26, 2022 | Bishop Kevin Birmingham and Bishop Mark Bartosic, and Carinal Cupich’s representatives Joined the Northwest Side Harwood Heights Norridge Grouping parishes online for prayer and an important announcement regarding the Renew My Church outcome: · St. Monica and St. Rosalie will unite as one parish with two worship sites, one pastor and one pastoral team, effective July 1, 2022. Fr. Greg Lorens will serve as pastor. · St. Eugene, Divine Savior, and Our Lady, Mother of the Church will unite to form one parish, with one pastor and one pastoral team, effective July 1, 2022. St. Eugene and Our Lady, Mother of the Church will continue to host a regular schedule of Masses. Divine Savior will conclude regular scheduled Masses between Aug 1 and Sep 5, 2022. Pastor to be determined. |
Jan 30, 2022 | Friendship Club and Praying Shawl meetings scheduled for February were cancelled due to COVID. |
Jan 30, 2022 | Began the 2022 Annual Catholic Appeal – “Making all things new….God’s promise and our responsibility.” OLMC goal for 2022 is $16,524. |
Feb 5, 2022 | Religious Education students Levels 3 through 8 received the Sacrament of Reconciliation. |
Feb 19, 2022 | Eight Religious Education Level 2 students attended a Reconciliation Workshop which concluded with the children very prayerfully making their First Confession. |
Mar 6, 2022 | It was announced that Fr. Richard Yanos is named to lead the unified parishes of St. Eugene, Our Lady, Mother of the Church, and Divine Savior. |
Mar 8, 2022 | Friendship Club met for a St. Patrick’s Day Party with entertainment by Joe McShane. |
Mar 13, 2022 | There is an ongoing war in Ukraine. The second collection at Masses is for humanitarian aid to Ukraine. The Good Samaritan Ministry is conducting a food and clothing collection for victims of the war in Ukraine. |
Mar 13, 2022 | RCIA Catechumen Iris Mamadinova and Candidate Nathaniel Ringelstein participated in the Rite of Election. |
Mar 14, 2022 | Decree issued by Cardinal Cupich regarding the unification of St. Eugene, Our Lady, Mother of the Church, and Divine Savior parishes. |
Mar 20, 2022 | Praying Shawl Group collected over 185 handmade blankets, shawls, and lap blankets to be sent over to aid those in need in the Ukraine. |
Mar 22, 2022 | Friendship Club met for a St. Joseph’s Day Party. |
Mar 27, 2022 | A workbook was available on the parish website for a way to compile and include reflections from our parish as part of the archdiocese input for the Synod opened by Pope Francis in the fall of 2021. |
Apr 2, 2022 | Religious Education Program concluded the year with Mass. |
Apr 17, 2022 | Welcomed our newest members into the church: Iris Mamadinova and Nathaniel Ringelstein at the Easter Vigil service. |
Apr 24, 2022 | Nine Religious Education Level 8 students received the Sacrament of Confirmation at Divine Savior parish. Bishop Kevin Birmingham presided. |
Apr 26, 2022 | The Friendship Club hosted seniors from St. Eugene and Divine Savior to get acquainted as a unified parish. Guest speaker was Fr. Rich Yanos. |
Apr 29, 2022 | Deacon Sonny Annoreno passed away suddenly. Funeral services were held at OLMC on May 6, 2022. |
Apr 30, 2022 | First Holy Communion workshop held for Level 2 students. |
May 7, 2022 | Eight Level 2 students received the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist. |
May 8, 2022 | A May Crowning was held with Level 2 First Communicant students in procession. |
May 10, 2022 | The parish recognized long-time parishioner Martha Zanotti’s 105th birthday. |
Jun 5, 2022 | The Parish Patronal Feast was held at 11 AM Mass followed by a light lunch in Hayes Center with entertainment by Charles Pansino. Father Andrew was given a fond farewell. He begins a sabbatical on Jul 1st. Deacon Sonny was remembered for his dedication and service. In addition, Barbara Annoreno and Sandra Wilson were given a tribute for their many years of service to the parish community. |
Jun 25/26, 2022 | Final Masses celebrated as Our Lady, Mother of the Church Parish. |
Amen. |