Join us for a virtual visit to the missions

We ordinarily would have a missionary visit our parish as part of the Archdiocese of Chicago's annual Summer Missionary Cooperation Plan, but all missionaries were grounded this year by the COVID pandemic. But in its place we have a video from one of the missionary groups that would have come to Chicago -- the Servants of the Plan of God, a relatively new and young community of sisters who do remarkable work with the poor in all parts of the world, including the U.S. border with Mexico. Listen to their story, and if you are as inspired by their work as we were, please give generously to this weekend's special Mission Coop collection to support our missionaries around the world. Or click here to make your donation online now through GiveCentral.

You're not alone! Join us to pray or to grieve a loved one

We cannot gather as a faith community yet, but there are people of faith who are ready to pray with you or to help you grieve the loss of a loved one online. If you are looking for a prayer partner -- day or night -- the Archdiocese of Chicago has a prayer line in English, Spanish, and Polish. Call 312-741-3388 to share your special intentions with someone who cares. Or send an email with your prayer intention to praywithme@calledtoprayer.org.

For those who have recently lost a loved one, we also have online grief groups that are forming now to share their experiences. REgardless of your faith background, please viisit archchicago.org/coronavirus/online-grief-groups to sign up, and we will find a way to connect you!

St. Luke's Bells Are Tolling for All Those Affected by COVID-19

Prayer connects us and lets others know they are not alone, that they are supported by people of faith who care. Cardinal Cupich has asked that all churches in the Chicago area ring their bells five times a day as a reminder to pray for all those affected by the Coronavirus. The prayer times will ring every three hours from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily. Each of the five prayer times will be dedicated to a specific group particularly impacted by the pandemic, as listed below.

9:00 a.m. - Prayer for those infected with the virus and all who are ill: Lord, place your healing hand on those who suffer illness. Bring them to full health and ease their anxious hearts. May our prayer and the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary encourage them that they are not alone. We ask this in Jesus' Name. AMEN.

12:00 p.m. - Prayer for health care workers and those attending to the sick: Lord, we are ennobled by those who put their lives at risk in caring for the sick. Keep them safe and embolden them when they are weary. We ask this in Jesus' Name. AMEN.

3:00 p.m. - Prayer for first responders and essential workers: Lord, we pray for those who run to danger to keep us safe and those who serve the common good. Embrace them with your mantle of protection and comfort the fears of their families. We ask this in Jesus' Name. AMEN.

6:00 p.m. - Prayer for people of every nation and their leaders: Lord, the pandemic opens our eyes to see each other as brothers and sisters in one human family. We pray for people of every nation and their leaders, asking that they be inspired to seek the good of all and quell the voices of division. We ask this in Jesus' Name. AMEN.

9:00 p.m. - Prayer for those who have died today: Lord, we grieve the passing of our sisters and brothers who have died this day. We commend them to your tender mercy, confident that nothing, not even death, will separate us from your love. We ask this in Jesus' Name. AMEN.
 

Download a copy of the prayers here.

Without our weekly Masses, many families are inadvertently missing their weekly commitment to support our parish. So we recommend online giving as a safe, convenient, and easy way to make gifts -- whether it's for your Sunday offering or a one-time gift such as for special collections. Once you sign up, you will be able to manage your giving preferences at any time, and you won't have to worry about writing a check or carrying cash to church each week. You can manage it anywhere you have an internet connection 24/7.