In recognition of our Patronal Feast Day,
we've put together this wonderful video.

Despite the pandemic and the challenges of the last year,
the people of our parish came together
o pray, to worship, to serve, to mourn, to learn and to grow.

Thank you for all your efforts and your devotion to our parish.
God bless you as we embrace our parish vision for the future!
Divine Mercy Parish is a Welcoming Community
 that Inspires Disciples of Jesus to Share God’s Love
and Transform the World.
Making Disciples • Building Church • Serving Others

Enjoy the Show!  Just press play!

Join parishioners from Divine Mercy, Sts. Faith, Hope & Charity and Sts. Joseph Francis Xavier to discuss Rev. Gregory Boyle, S.J.'s book entitled Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion.  This is a perfect theme for our patronal feast day, Divine Mercy Sunday!

Grounded in Faith is a series of conversations based on the concept of discipleship. 
All are welcome.

If you’re looking for a place to start, or you’ve been on the Alpha journey and want to go deeper, this course is for you.

Grounded in Faith is an informative, no-pressure series where you can come as you are, meet some new friends, and get some of those burning questions answered.  The most important part of Grounded in Faith is the chance to share thoughts and ideas on the weekly topic, and discuss it in a small group. It’s an opportunity to hear from others, and contribute your own perspective in an honest and open environment.
 
What it is:
An 5 part series that explores the foundational elements and core concepts of discipleship.  We will dive into topics like building a personal relationship with Jesus, letting Him take you from good to great, dealing with mistakes and regret, cultivating a deeper relationship with God through prayer, and more!

When: 
Choose an evening or a morning session:  Thursday Evenings 7-8:15 PM beginning April 22nd  or Friday Mornings 9:30 – 10:45 AM beginning
April 23rd.  Runs for 5 weeks.
 
Invite a friend and attend together if you like!
 
Reserve your spot:.  https://forms.gle/usmDCLxN1hnvYUUJA
Contact Sue at slehocky@divinemercynorthshore.org
with questions or for more information. 

Click here to make a reservation for any of these liturgies.

Palm Sunday, March 28, 2021
Regular weekend Mass Schedule
 
Holy Thursday, April 1, 2021
9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer (Via Livestream only on our website homepage.)
7:30 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper at St. Philip the Apostle
(will be livestreamed)
 
Good Friday, April 2, 2021
9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer (Via Livestream only on our website homepage.)
3:00 p.m. The Passion of the Lord at St. Philip the Apostle
7:30 p.m. The Passion of the Lord at Sacred Heart (will be livestreamed)
 
Holy Saturday, April 3, 2021
9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer (Via Livestream only on our website homepage.)
Noon - Blessing of Easter Food Baskets at St. Philip the Apostle in front of Church (inclement weather will prompt drive-by blessing same location)
​Note: No reservation is necessary for the Basket Blessing.
7:30 p.m. The Easter Vigil In the Holy Night at St. Philip the Apostle
                (will be livestreamed)
(Note there will be no 5:00 p.m. Mass at SH.)
 
Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021
8:00 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart, SH School Gym, and St. Philip the Apostle
10:00 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart, SH School Gym, and
​St. Philip the Apostle with Drive-In
Noon Mass at St. Philip the Apostle

​Before we get to the schedule, we wanted to let you know that non-plastic Q-Tips will be used to place ashes upon a person's forehead. A fresh Q-Tip will be used for each person. All Q-Tips will be burned afterwards in order to properly dispose of the blessed ashes.
 
The distribution of Ashes will occur at each of these services.
Reservations are required for all Masses and Liturgy of the Word Services. Click here to make a reservation.
 
8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Philip the Apostle  (Fr. Dean Semmer)
8:30 a.m. Mass for the Sacred Heart School Children is Closed to the Public.  
11:30 a.m. Liturgy of the Word Service at St. Philip the Apostle
(Deacon Gerry Keenan)
4:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Word Service at Sacred Heart (Fr. Dan Cassidy)
6:30 p.m. Mass at Sacred Heart (Fr. Steve Lanza)
 
We will also offer socially-distanced continual distribution of ashes between 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. at both worship sites.
Reservations are NOT required, although attendees will be asked to sign-in upon their arrival.  This is an important and necessary step for our COVID-19 record keeping protocols.
Sacred Heart: Fireplace Room:
Enter the parish office via the parking lot door and exit via the back door of the office building.
St. Philip the Apostle: John Paul II Room:
Enter via the front/east doors of the church and exit via the parking lot door in the JP II Room.

Virtual Café for Lent - Six Week Special Series
Join the Divine Mercy Virtual Café special series designed just for Lent.   Small groups will meet for five weeks of community and conversation on the Lenten Sunday Gospels  beginning February 18 and 19.  Choose an evening or morning session:  Thursday Evenings 7-8:00 p.m. or Friday Mornings 9:30-10:30 a.m.  Registration for small groups here! 
Contact Sue at slehocky@divinemercynorthshore.org for more information.

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“Take Up Your Cross and Follow Me!”
Lenten Retreat Series from Loyola University
Beginning the week of February 14. Choose the day/time that works best for you:  Tuesday mornings (10:00am – 12:00pm); Tuesday evenings (6:30 – 8:30pm); or Thursday mornings (10:00am – 12:00pm). This five week series from IPS Scripture School is designed for the average layperson.  All are welcome.  No prior academic experience necessary, just an open mind & open heart.  $55 Fee.  For information and registration, visit
www.luc.edu/ips/continuing-education/ipsscriptureschool/.

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Six Weeks with the Bible: Living for a Just Society
 Mondays beginning February 22, 9:30 a.m. by Zoom videoconference.  This is a study of a dozen selections from Scripture which will help us discover God’s vision for justice in society and our role in His plans.  Book purchase required.  Leaders: Mary Slocum and Pam Coster. Contact Pam Coster at pcoster@gmail.com to register. 

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Refugees - A Catholic Response
Two talks by representatives from Jesuit Refugee Services (JRS) and Lynn Gordon, founder of Madonna Mission in Chicago.  Wednesdays, February  24th and March 10th  at 7:00 p.m.  Catholic social teaching calls us to concern for all people and to justice and mercy.  Jesuit Refugee Services (JRS) has been living out this demand of our faith since 1980.  Their work is “helping refugees heal, learn and determine their own future.”  Contact Pam Coster at pcoster@gmail.com to register. 

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Picturing St. Joseph in European Art:
A Special Presentation for the Feast of St. Joseph
In this Year of St. Joseph, SsJFX parishioner and art historian Leslie Scattone will do an online program on Tuesday, March 16th at 7:00 p.m. on depictions of St. Joseph in art through the ages, with special focus on European art from the 15th to early 19th centuries. 
Register Here.

​COME JOIN US FOR ALPHA ONLINE
We invite you to  take a break from scrolling and try Alpha, a series of interactive sessions that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith. 
Our next session begins on Monday, February 1st at 7:00 p.m.

Interested?  Register Here.
Questions?  Contact Sue Lehocky via email or call 847-881-6664.

What is Alpha?
Alpha is an opportunity to explore the big questions of life. What is my purpose? What happens when I die? Why is there suffering? You can read more about it on our Alpha page.  Click here. 

Who’s it for?
Absolutely anybody.

How does it work?
Each session includes a short video followed by a chance to share thoughts and ideas on the topic, and discuss in a small group. There’s no obligation to say anything, there’s nothing you can’t say (seriously) and there’s no such thing as a silly question. It’s an opportunity to hear from others and contribute your own perspective in an honest, friendly and open environment.

In normal times we would love to invite you to meet together before each session for a meal.  Sadly, we can’t do that at the moment so you’ll have to grab a cup of coffee or your preferred refreshment and join us online via Zoom! Don’t worry about the technology – all you need is a computer (ideally with a camera), tablet or a smartphone. 
 
We believe that Alpha is a key component of what the future holds for us as we build our new reality as Divine Mercy Parish.  It’s a wonderful opportunity to get to know others in our faith community. 
 
ALL ARE  WELCOME!
Catholic or not…
Practicing or not…
Or simply curious.
TRY ALPHA!
COME AND SEE!

CHRISTMAS EVE, DECEMBER 24
3:00 p.m. Sacred Heart Church - To be live-streamed via FACEBOOK. You do NOT need a Facebook account to tune in.
Visit: Facebook.com/divinemercynorthshore
3:00 p.m. St. Philip Church - To be live-streamed on our WEBSITE HOMEPAGE.
5:00 p.m. Sacred Heart Church - To be live-streamed on our FACEBOOK page.
5:00 p.m. St. Philip Church - To be live-streamed on our WEBSITE HOMEPAGE.
9:00 p.m. Sacred Heart Church - To be live-streamed on our WEBSITE HOMEPAGE.

CHRISTMAS DAY, DECEMBER 25
9:00 a.m. St. Philip Church - To be live-streamed on our WEBSITE HOMEPAGE.
10:30 a.m. Sacred Heart Church - To be live-streamed on our WEBSITE HOMEPAGE.

WEBSITE: www.divinemercynorthshore.org
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/divinemercynorthshore

​We're so very happy to welcome you to our Christmas Masses!
Just a few reminders:

1. If you signed up to attend Mass, and have decided to stay home, please remove your name from the Signup Genius, so others may take your spot. You can do this anytime! Thank you.
2. Please arrive at Mass early. Everyone must be checked-in by our greeters. Non-contact temperatures will be taken, so it's important for all attendees to be respectful of time.
3. If you signed up for the Drive-In Mass at St. Philip on Christmas Eve at 3pm, please check your Signup Genius link, to make sure you indicated how many people will be in your car. This will ensure that enough hosts are consecrated for you. PLEASE PARK IN THE LOT WEST OF HYDE PARK DAY SCHOOL.
4. If you are attending the 3:00 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. Masses on Christmas Eve in the Sacred Heart School Gym, please enter the school through the FRONT DOORS ONLY. You may not enter the gym from the parking lot. Parking is permitted behind the school.
5. Because we need to follow Archdiocesan Coronavirus protocols to keep everyone safe, we must ask you to refrain from taking photos on the altar, or beside the Creche after Mass. We also need to allow time for our maintenance staff to disinfect the Church after every Mass. You are welcome to take photos at the outdoor Creche.