Deepening Our Relationship With God

Divine Mercy offers many opportunities for Adult Faith Formation and education throughout the year.  Watch Parish News and Events on our website, the parish bulletin or subscribe to the parish e-blast to receive the most up to date information regarding upcoming events.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Our primary method of Adult Faith Formation at Divine Mercy Parish is Alpha. We encourage all parishioners, visitors, curious neighbors or anyone desiring to know more about the bigger questions in life to attend Alpha. Our Alpha sessions run during the fall and spring. Learn more about Alpha at Divine Mercy here.

TRI-PARISH EVENTS & SPEAKERS
​Divine Mercy works with the other parishes on the Northshore, including Sts. Faith Hope & Charity, and Sts. Joseph and Francis Xavier, to offer spiritual and educational programming.  This tri-parish grouping offers joint reconciliation services, Lenten Missions, as well as spiritual, social and educational opportunities.  These events are posted on our Parish New & Events page.

Tri-Parish Adult Faith Team Members (as of 11/2022):
Sts. Faith Hope & Charity:
Jean Cavanaugh & Mike Cavanaugh, Pam Coster, Shawn Gavin, Christine Kengott, Brian & Mary Slocum, and Marilyn Valko
Sts. Joseph and Francis Xavier:
Susan Baumann, Susan Leuter, Dana McKenna, Joan Morean, Katie & Rob Vail 
Divine Mercy:
Kathleen Clarke and Patty Sanfilippo

f you are interested in assisting the adult faith team, we would love to hear from you! There are many ways to contribute to the growth and deepening in faith of your fellow parishioners and others. Contact Pam Coster at pcoster@gmail.com.

​Bible Study with Rev. John Kartje Continues in 2023 - Join Us!

​Join us on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.in the Divine Mercy Parish Center at Sacred Heart Church (see dates below) for a Bible Study led by Fr. John Kartje, Rector of Mundelein Seminary and President of the University of St. Mary of the Lake.

Fr. Kartje was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago in 2002. He's earned multiple degrees: A BA in Mathematics, a BS in Physics, a Ph.D. in Astronomy and Astrophysics, and finally a Doctorate in Sacred Theology from the Catholic University of America in 2010.  
​We are grateful to have Fr. Kartje with us!

Bible Study Dates (2023-2024):
​Sept      13, 27
Oct        4, 18
Nov       8, 29
Dec       13
Jan        17, 31
Feb        7, 28
Mar       6, 20
Apr        3, 17
​May      1, 15, 29
For more information about Adult Faith Formation, please contact Patty Sanfilippo, Director of Evangelization and Lifelong Formation at psanfilippo@divinemercynorthshore.org or 847-446-0856.

​Join A Small Group for Advent!

​We'll gather together to discuss Liturgical Press' Waiting in Joyful Hope.

There are 2 options beginning 11/30/2023:
Thursday mornings
9-10 a.m. in the John Paul II Room at Saint Philip.
(Join us at 8:45am for Coffee & a light breakfast.)
REGISTER HERE
or
Thursday evenings
7-8:00 p.m. in the Fireplace Room at Sacred Heart.
(Join us at 6:30pm for a glass of wine and a slice of pizza!)
​REGISTER HERE

New Tri-Parish Event
November 13th at St. Joseph

A Guide to Making Faith Relevant

​​Watch Fr. John Kartje's wonderful presentation "A Guide to Making Faith Relevant: Living with Hope and Joy."  
Just click here!  Press play when the new screen uploads.
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