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We have a lay leadership team in place and will have completed our certification from the Archdiocese to open the church doors again early this week. Our goal at this point is to resume the Sacrament of Reconciliation next weekend and to open the church for prayer next Sunday. To make everything work well, we'll need a team in place to get us through the two phases.  If you're interested in helping us through Phase 1--to support our celebrations of Baptisms, Weddings, Reconciliation, Funerals or Prayer Time--we could sure use it,, please fill out a Volunteer Form and our leadership team will be in touch with next steps. Open this article for further details

A Deep Breath & Congratulations to the Class of 2020!

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. Spiritual Communion is a profound prayer of longing to be with Christ. If you have a crucifix or an image of Christ on holy card or a statue, consider using it as a focal point for your time of prayer. 

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.  Our mission is to be able to build up the Body of Christ in our world around us, and we’re making every effort to keep it going. Thank you for continuing your support in these extraordinary times.    

We want to thank you for your continued and generous support of our parish. In this time of uncertainty due to the closing of all the churches because of the pandemic, we are certain of one thing – nothing will interfere with our faith and our love for our parishes. Receiving this donation from your parish is evident of this. It helps us to keep our doors open even when our physical doors are shut. We continue to serve the needy through our pantry. The restrictions on boundaries have been lifted temporarily and we have seen over 100 families come to our pantry on a weekly basis. We have been able to continue serving the area through drive up and curbside service.

I wanted to thank you and the parishioners of St. Hubert Church for your generous baby bottle campaign. This year St. Hubert raised an amazingly generous amount of $6,227.24, and we are so grateful, especially at this time with all our fundraising events having been postponed.

Fr. Dahm and others are getting the word out about the Network, a hotline for victims to call if they need help and or need to flee a violent situation. The local hotline connects victims with agencies that can provide shelter and assistance.

St. Hubert Students in 6th—8th grade participated in an annual science fair where their inventions can later be judged and awarded in the Chicagoland Student Invention Convention. Congratulations to Emma D. for winning 1st place for the “Roll N Shoot” and Katie A. for winning 2nd place for the “Heat No More” in the 6th Grade category! Congratulations also to Sam L., who won the 7th grade patent award for “The Fetch It”! These students can now move on to the national competition! Thank you to our science teacher, Mrs. O’Hara, for guiding the students through this process!

If you would like to learn to experience Centering Prayer, we will meet via Zoom on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8 to 8:30 for four weeks. Then, if the group chooses to continue, we will then add the Lectio Divina. 

The Saint Hubert Job and Networking Ministry continues in its mission to assist the job seeker and job changer with the introduction of “virtual” Accountability/Job Support Group meetings, each Monday, at 9:30 AM via Zoom. The meetings are a way to address your careering and job connection concerns with one of our team members, as well as one another, learn more about the resources available to job seekers, and to share information and support with a small group of attendees.

Even though we had a cool, wet Sunday last week, the response to the Drive By/Drop-Off Sharing Parish Food Drive was a huge success! We were able to fill the truck from St. Al’s with food and provided over $750 in Jewel Food Cards to also be used by needy families at St. Al’s. So, on behalf of the Cecilia Rupert and the Sharing Parish Program, in collaboration with the Community Life Program, I want to thank you and ask God’s Blessing upon you and to keep you safe in the weeks ahead.

Lifted Up

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.  Our mission is to be able to build up the Body of Christ in our world around us, and we’re making every effort to keep it going. Thank you for continuing your support in these extraordinary times.    

This event, scheduled for June 7, has been postponed. Details to follow.

Plan for re-opening amidst COVID-19.

A reflection by Marie Staffa, Ministry Coordinator

Cardinal Blase Cupich announces agreement with the State of Illinois on the gradual reopening of Catholic Churches.

We’re forming Virtual Groups to bring us together. We believe that for us to flourish in our relationships with God & people we need to prioritize being in real relationship with others who are also pursuing Jesus. These groups will meet online once a week for 4 weeks. We’ll focus on building relationships, discussing the Sunday scriptures, and caring for one another.

The Saint Hubert Job and Networking Ministry continues in its mission to assist the job seeker and job changer with the introduction of “virtual” Accountability/Job Support Group meetings, each Monday, at 9:30 AM via Zoom. The meetings are a way to address your careering and job connection concerns with one of our team members, as well as one another, learn more about the resources available to job seekers, and to share information and support with a small group of attendees.

The Spirit is the Advocate & A Food Drive today to Benefit At. Aloysius