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Feb
01

St Blaise – February 3rd

Saint Blaise’s Story We know more about the devotion to Saint Blaise by Christians around the world than we know about the saint himself. His feast is observed as a holy day in some Eastern Churches. In 1222, the Council of Oxford prohibited servile labor in England on Blaise’s feast day. The Germans and Slavs hold him in special honor, and for decades many United States Catholics have sought the annual Saint Blaise blessing for their throats. We know that Bishop Blaise was martyred in his episcopal city of Sebastea, Armenia, in 316. The legendary Acts of St. Blaise were written 400 years later. According Read More»

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Jan
30

Pentecost

What is the story of Pentecost? The 11 remaining Apostles returned to Jerusalem after the Ascension of Jesus into Heaven. Acts 1:14 says, “All these with one accord devoted themselves to prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.” During this time, the Apostles chose a replacement for Judas Iscariot. They cast lots between two men, and the lot fell on Matthias. After nine days of prayer, the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples. They heard a sound like a “mighty wind,” and “tongues as of fire” were resting on their heads. Going Read More»

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Jan
25

Looking to do something for 2024?

How about joining the Sacred Heart Adult Choir. They are always looking for new members. If you like to sing, why not check them out? Build friendships, make music and praise God. Rehearsals will take place every Wednesday from 7:30pm – 9:00 pm in the Formation Room, in the Ministry Center Building. We will sing at the 10:00am Mass at least once a month. If you have any questions, please talk to Sue or John O’Keefe after Mass or call them at 708.974.3336 X220 Read More»

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Jan
07

January special days

1st Mon –  SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD 2nd Tue –  Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors of the Church 4th Thu – USA: Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious 5th Fri –  USA: Saint John Neumann, Bishop 6th Sat – USA: Saint André Bessette, Religious 7th Sun – USA: THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD 8th Mon – The Baptism of the Lord  13th Sat  – Saint Hilary, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 17th Wed – Saint Anthony, Abbot 22nd Mon – USA: Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children 23rd Read More»

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Dec
25

Merry Christmas

People in the United States are fascinated by the song “The 12 Days of Christmas.” Every year it’s played over and over again on the radio. It’s googled countless times. And it’s often listed as one of the top Christmas songs. You’re probably well familiar with the song, but do you know the Catholic roots? What are the 12 Days of Christmas? While secular culture begins Christmas after Thanksgiving (and sometimes even earlier!), for Catholics the Christmas season doesn’t begin until Christmas Eve. The time of preparation before Christmas is called Advent. Catholics celebrate the Christmas season from Jesus’ birth, Read More»

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Dec
17

SIMBANG GABI (Night Mass)

The Filipino community in Palos Hills is inviting all parishioners to join us on December 18, 2023—Monday at 7:00pm to celebrate the fourth night novena of Simbang Gabi here at Sacred Heart Parish. Simbang Gabi is a Filipino Catholic Tradition consisting of nine nights Novena in preparation for the coming of our Lord Jesus. There will be eight other churches in the Southwest suburbs participating in this Novena. This year’s Novena will focus on Eucharistic Revival with the overall Theme: GROWING IN LOVE FOR THE EUCHARIST. Each night, the parishes listed below will honor a saint who had a particular Read More»

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Dec
04

20 Celebrities You Didn’t Know Were Roman Catholic

Religion is one of the most controversial, powerful, and meaningful aspects of life for people all around the world. As science and social media have allowed more people to access information, it seems that the strength of organized religion is lessening with each passing day. This is especially true in liberal circles, like the entertainment industry. These types of people are often the most vocal about their beliefs, which rarely include adherence to traditional religious practices. This does not mean that religion has disappeared completely among actors, musicians, and other celebrities. In fact, there are still many celebrities who not Read More»

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