Christ Our Savior Parish

Abstinence from meat on Ash Wednesday and the Fridays during Lent should be observed by ALL Catholics who are 14 years of age and older.

Fasting on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday is to be observed by those who are 18 years of age until age 59. When fasting a person is permitted to eat one full meal. Two smaller meals may be taken but not to equal a full meal.

If possible the fast on Good Friday is continued until the Easter Vigil as the “paschal fast” to honor the suffering and death of the Lord Jesus and to prepare ourselves to share more fully and to celebrate the Resurrection.

The Archdiocese of Chicago is NOT granting a general dispensation for the Memorial of St. Patrick from the obligation to abstain from meat on Fridays in Lent. Instead, Catholics who find themselves at an event where meat is served in celebrating St. Patrick may in good conscience substitute the general rule of abstinence with another form of penance or a significant act of charity that benefits the poor. Regardless, it is important to take seriously the obligation to observe Fridays in Lent as a way of uniting ourselves to Jesus who died on Good Friday. That should not be undervalued as we reflect on his sacrifice on the Cross for the salvation of the world in this holy season.

The restroom remodel project is now complete. Thank you for your patience. To Teach Who Christ Is funds from the former parishes were used for this project, which included:

• Removal of asbestos pipe insulation
• All new plumbing
• Installation of floor drains
• Extra height commodes with automatic flush
• New urinals with automatic flush
• New sinks and automatic faucets
• New mirrors
• New soap dispensers
• New hand dryers with UV sanitation
• New floor and wall tile
• New wall paint
• New partitions
• New lighting
• New doors
• Transom panels replaced with safety glass
• New chilled water fountain
• New changing tables (men's room is backordered)

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Cardinal Blase Cupich has ended the general dispensation from Sunday Mass that had been in effect since the beginning of the COVID-19 restrictions, effective on the first weekend of Advent, November 26th & 27th. It is no longer permissible to simply watch the Mass on TV. Unless you are immuno-compromised or ill, the Cardinal requests that you return to Church.
More information.

Cardinal Cupich removed the special dispensation for attending Mass on November 26, 2022, the first weekend of Advent. We have made the difficult decison to end the drive-in Mass. The last Drive-in Mass wias on Sunday, February 19, 2023. This was the last Sunday before the start of Lent. Since reopening, we have provided a safe and meaningful worship experience in our church. We felt that this was the right time to gather all of our Parish Family together to celebrate the Lenten and Easter seasons and beyond.

The Annual Catholic Appeal is an invitation for every Catholic family to respond with a generous heart. Your gift will provide inspiration, education and services to the less fortunate in our Archdiocese and throughout the world.

Please use the button below to make a credit card one-time gift, a recurring sustaining gift or pledge to the Annual Catholic Appeal.

You can also mail a check to:

Annual Catholic Appeal
835 North Rush Street
Chicago, Illinois 60611-2030.

Gifts made through stock, Donor Advised Funds and IRA distributions can also be made by calling 312-534-7959.

93 cents of every dollar raised goes directly to the critical work of the schools, parishes, agencies and ministries of the Archdiocese of Chicago. We do not share your information, nor do we sell or rent our lists.

Please designate Christ Our Savior Parish for your gift to be credited to. 

All money collected above our goal of
$28,014
comes directly back to Christ Our Savior Parish.
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The Rectory Office is open
Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm
(708) 333-3550
You may also contact us via the Send Message button on our Facebook page:
facebook.com/christoursaviorparish
or via Rectory email or Website email
We will route your request to the appropriate person and get back to you as soon as possible.

Arrangements must be made in advance for catechesis and reception of the sacrament of Baptism. All families must be registered parishioners.
Call the Rectory for more information.

Parish Pastoral Council
Mary Ann Zamora (Chairperson)
Diane Sheeran (Secretary)
John Aranonu
Kathleen Danrich
Gerald Edeh
Jeffrey Nowak
Sondra Watts

Parish Finance Council
Dr. Wanda Murphy-Fulford (Chairperson)
Mary Ellen Quinn (Secretary)
Zenovia Evans
David Holmberg
Patricia O'Barski
Patricia Slusarski