​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.

For those of you who attend Mass on the weekends, you'll see the daily reflection booklet "Waiting in Joyful Hope" that we typically distribute during Advent.  We have limited quantities this year given constraints of the pandemic, but hope you'll pick one up at Mass.

For those celebrating Advent from home, here are several online Advent resources.  Just click on each link.
Bishop Barron's Advent Daily Reflections
Our Sunday Visitor's Reason for Hope: Meditations for the Advent Season
Notre Dame University's Praying the O Antiphons of Advent
Notre Dame University's Digital Creche Calendar for seasons of Advent & Christmas
Lectio Divina (the prayer of the Church) for the first week of Advent
Creighton University Online Ministries: Praying Advent which includes daily reflections.
Loyola Press' Advent Calendar for Adults
Loyola Press' Advent A to Z E-mail Series
Art & Faith: Advent - video commentary about works of art inspired
by the Sunday Scriptures of Advent.

Wishing you a Blessed Advent!

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. 
 
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? 

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!

To  register for this event, click here.

Enjoy this video tribute to Father Mike Solazzo, as we bid him farewell and thank him for all that he has done for the people of Divine Mercy Parish, his previous parishes in the Archdiocese of Chicago, and the many people he has served through his involvement in countless ministries and organizations such as Misericordia and the Oblates of the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago.
We are grateful for the gift of his Priesthood, his loving and compassionate spirit, his wisdom and understanding in all sorts of situations, his kind soul and his friendship. We will miss you!

ET'S SEND FATHER MIKE
INTO RETIREMENT
WITH A PARADE!
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Join us on Saturday, June 20th
at 1:00 pm
in the Hyde Park Day School (St. Philip the Apostle)
west parking lot
1980 Old Willow Road, Northfield
 
Feel free to decorate your cars/bicycles/persons
 
Do you have a card for Fr. Mike?  Just send it to the Parish Office,
and we’ll make sure it gets to him!
When we once again can gather together there
will be a celebration for Father Solazzo.
 
BUT, before he moves away, let us at Divine Mercy and friends
show him our love and appreciation
for his life in the priesthood
and his time here with us.
 
Any questions please call Bobbie Weiss at 312-590-0191

The Archdiocese is offering two wonderful resources for parishioners who are struggling during this time of pandemic.  Have you lost a loved one?  You can join on online grief support group.  Would you like to pray with another person?  We have someone with whom you can pray. 

Archdiocese of Chicago’s Online Grief Groups
Each online grief group consists of a small group of adults (18 years of age or older) who have lost a family member or a friend. In the absence of our usual in-person parish life, our online grief groups are places to share stories and feelings with others who have also experienced loss. Our online grief group facilitators are not counselors and do not give advice, but they will be present to listen and to guide each grief group in prayer and discussion. As Jesus comforted Martha and Mary after the death of their brother, Lazarus, a grief group is a place of comfort in our tradition. If you have experienced loss and are interested in joining us, please sign up here.

Additional Resources:
National Alliance on Mental Illness Helpline: 800.950.6264
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800.273.8255
GetHelp@catholiccharities.net 
Catholic Charities Cook County: 312.655.7700
Catholic Charities Lake County: 847.782.4000
Catholic Charities Counseling Support Line: 312.948.6951

Need Someone to Pray With?
Providing a Light in the Darkness:  Prayer can help to strengthen our bonds with one another and with God, regardless of our faith identities. By turning to prayer, we call forth a light in the darkness.

Who we are: Volunteers from across the Archdiocese of Chicago who feel called to accompany anyone feeling the need to pray during this time of uncertainty and isolation.

What we offer: A phone line staffed from 9am to 9pm daily, as well as 24-hour voicemail & e-mail connections. Our prayer partners are here to pray with you — opening our hearts to God, asking for his blessings and peace.

WE ARE AVAILABLE AT 312.741.3388
BY EMAIL: PRAYWITHME@CALLEDTOPRAYER.ORG
ESPAÑOL: REZACONMIGO@CALLEDTOPRAYER.ORG
POLSKI: POMODLSIEZEMNA@CALLEDTOPRAYER.ORG