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We are so grateful to St. Hubert for partnering with WINGS and recognizing that victims of domestic violence are some of our most vulnerable neighbors.  And that those who serve our clients are in every sense of the word, first responders, although many times hidden from view. While we are doing everything possible to keep our agency up and running, the Covid-19 pandemic crisis is nevertheless already taking its toll.  The following provides detail as to how Covid-19 is affecting WINGS.

In tough and challenging times, we are grateful for all those who are making an effort to send in their contributions either through the mail or by dropping them off at the church or parish office.  We’re also grateful to those who are giving electronically at Give Central—which is becoming more popular in today’s world, and another way to give when you’re not physically present.  

“AND JESUS WEPT.”

A Reflection by Pat Aschom

A Spiritual Communion Prayer Service will be available every Sunday throughout this time when we do not have Mass. It is patterned after the Mass, is unique to St. Hubert with a reflection by Fr. Mike, and provides a way to keep our community connected and in prayer. When we cannot receive the Eucharist in person, we can still receive it by desire.

As we go through these unprecedented times, let’s stay together. Visit this website for updates, resources and ways to stay involved in the faith, and connected with St. Hubert Parishioners. Visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/sainthubertchurch or stay connected electronically with emails sent through Flocknotes. (Look for the icons at the very top right corner of our website to quickly access these pages.) We are looking for more ways to connect with everyone, and hope to provide additional opportunities soon, especially as we approach Palm Sunday and Holy Week.

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We pray also for doctors, nurses, and caregivers, for public health officials and all civic leaders. May God grant them courage and prudence as they seek to respond to this emergency with compassion and in service to the common good.

With so many things shutting down, our hearts go out to those losing income.  Our parish home is feeling the same thing.  We rely on Sunday contributions to be able to maintain the church and school and to keep them going. We need electricity, water, heat, to pay salaries and to do what it takes to maintain the property and buildings.  There’s a lot that’s lost in not being able to be together to support each other.

What to Do in the Meantime: Opportunities for Prayer at St. Hubert

When we cannot receive the Eucharist in person, we can still receive it by desire. Spiritual Communion is a profound prayer of longing to be with Christ. If you have a crucifix, an image of Christ on holy card or a statue, consider using it as a focal point for your time of prayer. A Spiritual Communion Prayer Service will be available every Sunday throughout this time when we do not have Mass.  It is patterned after the Mass and provides a way to keep our community connected and in prayer. This will be updated each Saturday. Click the box "Spiritual Communion" on the front page of our website.

40 Days & A Message from Pope Francis

The Totus Tuus missionaries are coming to St. Hubert to teach our kids with faith and fun! Join us for a Spiritual Summer Camp at St. Hubert Sun., June 21st - Thurs., June 25th, 7pm - 9pm for High School and Jr. High Teens Register at vocations.archchicago.org/ttchicago

The Totus Tuus missionaries are coming to St. Hubert to teach our kids with faith and fun! Join us for a Spiritual Summer Day Camp at St. Hubert Monday, June 22nd - Friday, June 26th from 9:00am - 2:30pm each day for Grades 1st - 6th. Register at vocations.archchicago.org/ttchicago

Would you like to receive a phone call or be interesting in making a phone call to a member of our parish community while sheltering at home.  If so, please email her at lhoward@sainthubert.org and indicate if you would like to make or receive a call.

It’s with great sadness that I have to share some more news about being together to celebrate Mass in the midst of the all that is happening with COVID-19.  As you may have heard, yesterday afternoon Cardinal Cupich further extended the suspension of all public celebrations and liturgies including Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter.  All we know at this point is that the suspension is until further notice. We will miss the great Catholic traditions that have become part of our spiritual life—like receiving palms, washing of the feet, the veneration of the cross, the great symbols of light overcoming darkness in the Easter Vigil and the celebration of Easter Sunday when the church is filled with life, song, and joy.   We have to hold onto knowing that the things we value and treasure—the pearl of great price as Jesus would say—cannot be taken away.  We may not be able to fully express our faith and traditions, but we have faith in God, faith in each other, and faith that we will get through this so we can practice our traditions once again.  But we don’t have to do this alone.  We need to stay connected and try to do this together.

If you ever wanted to visit the Holy Land, here is your opportunity to do so. Parish member Joseph Marco, Chaplain at Northwest Community Hospital, is hosting a 12 day tour from April 12 to 23, 2021. Join us on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 in the Parish Ministry Center Club Room at 6:00 PM.

St. Hubert is hosting a community event, Knights of the Neighborhood on May 16th at 9:00 AM. It's a 5K on a USATF-certified course! Registration will cover the cost of the event, and remaining monies will be donated to our neighbor, the Children's Advocacy Center. Early bird registration ends April 24th. You may also donate to and/or volunteer for the event.

This seminar helps Christians find a fuller, deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit. They provide teachings, small groups, and prayer and worship. This is a series of six talks at St. Hubert Church.

We begin our celebration of 60 years as a parish with a special day of prayer. Please join us anytime between noon and midnight, to pray for our parish in front of the Blessed Sacrament. The Eucharist is the center of our faith and our spiritual lives. It’s what has drawn our parish together day after day, week after week. What greater expression to give thanks to God than to drop by sometime during the day to say a prayer of gratitude for the parish we love and call home, and…to pray for our future. Please come and pray with us!