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Have you thought about becoming Catholic? God calls us in many different ways - often through a friend or spouse, our children, a beautiful sunset, an inspiring story. Other times, we may hear God's call during a crisis. Sometimes, we just have a restless feeling that something is missing. No matter what, the Church's hope and prayer is that when God calls you, you will call us.

Preparation for Confirmation for Vicariate I parishioners will be offered weekly on Mondays beginning Monday, March 6, 2023 from 7-9 PM, at St. Edna Parish, 2525 N. Arlington Heights Rd. in Arlington Heights.

Families of preschoolers and kindergarteners are invited to join us on January 28 for a morning of fun with cookie decorating, games, music, and even an indoor snowball fight! We hope to see you there. Sign up today!

Our parishioners are extremely generous. In addition to on-going donations of time, service, and helping those in need, some also ask how they can help give back in other ways. There are some short-term and long-term methods that some parishioners have used in the past, but are not always immediately known.  As the holiday season and end of the year approaches, here are a few different vehicles some people have used for their charitable giving. 

This beautiful, special season is a good time to recognize and thank our liturgical ministers - lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, altar servers and sacristans - as well as the unscheduled cadre of ushers who serve our Masses with such dedication and care. Our choir and music ministries, under the direction of Ed Magistrado, make the Masses truly shine. Please take a moment to thank a liturgical minister for this wonderful gift to you!

The love, joy and peace that Jesus brought into the world are always present. Even if we have been away from the Church, God is continually inviting us to dwell in his love and presence. Have you and your family been "away" from the Catholic Church? Is your family trying to find its way back? Now would be a great time to make a new connection with the Catholic Church.

We’ve learned that the Cardinal Cupich will announce his decision for our grouping on Thursday, February 2, the feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple. We’ll keep you posted as we learn more about the meeting and how to participate.

A Christmas letter from Cardinal Cupich

A Christmas letter from Fr. Mike

Did you know you can support Catholic education and help provide direct scholarships for St. Hubert School students in need and receive a 75 credit on your Illinois state income taxes through the invest in kids tax credit scholarship program? If you make your donation between December 1 and March 31, 2023, your donation will be doubled through the Archdiocese of Chicago’s 1 for 1 Matching program.

Our Nativity Scene continues to grow! Classes continue to add a piece a day to the crèche, read an Advent reflection, and pray in front of the crèche. Congratulations to our 6/7 grade Boys Basketball team on their first-place finish at the Saints Peter & Paul 46th Annual Trojan Classic Basketball Tournament! To get in the holiday spirit, our Junior and Senior Bands performed at the Winter Band Concert. All of our students showcased their talents at the “Songs of the Season & The Greatest Story Ever Told” Christmas Music Program featuring performances from our preschool through eighth graders. Merry Christmas St. Hubert!

The Christmas Spirit is meant to be experienced throughout the year. The love, joy and peace that Jesus brought into the world are always present. Even if we have been away from the Church, God is continually inviting us to dwell in his love and presence. Children’s Ministry of Initiation (CMI) encourages you to call and see how you and your children can experience a journey back to God and the faith community of the Church. New classes will begin in the fall of 2023 but now would be a great time to make a new connection with the Catholic Church.

Our parishioners are extremely generous. In addition to on-going donations of time, service, and helping those in need, some also ask how they can help give back in other ways. There are some short-term and long-term methods that some parishioners have used in the past; but are not always immediately known.  As the holiday season and end of the year approaches, here are a few different vehicles some people have used for their charitable giving. 

Thank you to those that ran or worked at a food booth, helped with set-up or clean up, sold tickets or helped coordinate any portion of the event. And, thanks to all of you that purchased tickets! A special thank you to the St Hubert School Band and the Night Express for their wonderful performances. We look forward to our next event. Stay tuned!

Did you know you can support Catholic education and help provide direct scholarships for St. Hubert School students in need and receive a 75 credit on your Illinois state income taxes through the invest in kids tax credit scholarship program? If you make your donation between December 1 and March 31, 2023, your donation will be doubled through the Archdiocese of Chicago’s 1 for 1 Matching program.

Are you an adult who missed receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation? Preparation for Confirmation for Vicariate I parishioners will be offered weekly on Mondays beginning Monday, March 6, 2023 from 7-9 PM, at St. Edna Parish, 2525 N. Arlington Heights Rd. in Arlington Heights. Read on for more information on how to register.

The Scouts would like to express their thanks to all of the St. Hubert parishioners that supported the Christmas Wreath sales. This was our most successful year. Your purchases will go a long way to help cover some of ongoing expenses. 

Our Nativity Scene is growing! Classes continue to add a piece a day to the crèche, read an Advent Reflection and pray in front of the crèche. Our preschoolers celebrated St. Nicholas Day and our eighth graders led this week’s school Mass celebrating the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Many thanks to our FSA (Family & School Association) volunteers who made this week's Santa Sale possible. The students loved shopping for everyone on their lists! Students were knighted in recognition for their accomplishments at our Knights recognition ceremony and our sixth graders graduated from the DARE program.

If you would like to provide a poinsettia or greens for the environment this Christmas season, click here to donate electronically or please fill out the forms in the narthex and bring it to the Parish Ministry Center or drop in the collection basket. Any donation is welcome and can be applied toward the seasonal decorations. Checks should be made out to St. Hubert Church.

Come and join us in our annual Simbang Gabi on December 19 at 7 PM in the church. Refreshments will be served after Mass in the narthex.