Registration is open now for St. Luke Parish' Religious Education Program, which will be starting classes on September 20. However, the call goes out for nine more catechists to help lead our children through the classes on Wednesday afternoons. The lower grades meet from 3:30-4:30 pm, and teachers are needed for first through fourth grade classes. Watch this overview of the vital role of catechists and contact Sr. Colleen Nolan at 771-5959 or by email to learn how you can volunteer!

New Manager Brings a Combination of
Business and Non-Profit Experience to St. Luke

St. Luke welcomes Daniel R. Szymanski, Jr., as our new Director of Operations. He officially started on June 19.

    Daniel grew up in nearby Oak Park and attended St. Giles Grade School, Fenwick High School, and the University of Notre Dame. He worked for over 15 years at Motorola, first as an engineer and then in various business positions in product planning, operations, quality management, and strategic planning.

    Along the way, he earned an MBA from the University of Chicago. For the past 10 years, he has been with Catholic non-profit organizations doing operations, financial, and fundraising work, including seven years as Director of Development and Executive Director at the Ukrainian Catholic Education Foundation.

    "I'm excited to be at St. Luke Parish because of its special combination of God and faith first, and service to others, excellence, and a friendly and caring community.”

    We are very happy to welcome Daniel as the newest addition to our staff!

If you or someone you know is feeling called to join the Catholic Church, to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and/or Confirmation -- or simply to grow in your understanding of the Catholic faith if you've been away from the Church for a while -- call the Parish Office at 708-771-8250 or send an email here.

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Online giving is a safe, convenient, and easy way to make gifts whether it's for your weekly Sunday offering or a one-time gift, such as for special national 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.

Strap your hard hat on, because you're going to need it as Fr. John Szmyd
takes you 12 flights up on a picturesque tour of the restoration work that
took place on St. Luke Church's front façade and bell tower last year.
Just click the photo to start your tour!