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< Back Adoracja z Relikwiami Świętych Fr. Lukasz Pyka Oct 17, 2022 Evening Adoration with the Saint Relics Join us for an Evening Bilingual Adoration , Prayer and Song with the Saints Relics on October 29 at St. Ferdinand Church: Plan for the Evening: 6:00PM - Confession 7:00PM - Eucharist 8:00PM - Adoration with Saints Relics Zapraszamy wszystkich na Wieczorną Dwujęzyczną Adoracje , Modlitwę i Śpiew z Relikwiami Świętych 29 października do naszego kościoła Św. Ferdynanda. Plan Wieczoru: 6:00PM - Spowiedź, 7:00PM - Eucharystia, 8:00PM - Adoracja z relikwiami świętych Previous Next

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< Back "Zapal Światło Wolności" Fr. Lukasz Pyka Dec 9, 2022 Zaproszenie Społeczna akcja IPN „Zapal Światło Wolności” nawiązuje do apelu, jaki po wprowadzeniu stanu wojennego, w Wigilię Bożego Narodzenia 1981 roku, wystosował prezydent Stanów Zjednoczonych Ronald Reagan. Wezwał on Amerykanów do wystawienia w oknach domów świec na znak solidarności z Polakami. Gest solidarności wobec Polaków żyjących w stanie wojennym wykonały wówczas rzesze mieszkańców ówczesnego wolnego świata. Na znak jedności z rodakami świecę w oknie Pałacu Apostolskiego zapalił również papież Jan Paweł II. W tym roku, w 41. rocznicę wprowadzenia stanu wojennego, Stowarzyszenie Pamięć zaprasza do udziału w akcji IPN „Zapal Światło Wolności” wszystkie polonijne szkoły, parafie, organizacje i instytucje. Zachęcamy, aby 13 grudnia 2022 r. o godz. 19.30 Światło Wolności zapłonęło w wielu oknach jako wyraz pamięci o ofiarach stanu wojennego. Prosimy o przesłanie zaproszenia do udziału w akcji wszystkim parafianom. W akcji może wziąć udział każdy , niezależnie od narodowości, zapalając świeczkę w oknie o godz. 19.30. Uprzejmie informujemy, że Stowarzyszenie Pamięć planuje utworzenie wspólnej galerii, która następnie będzie opublikowana w polskich i polonijnych mediach. Wszystkich, którzy włączą się do akcji „Zapal Światło Wolności”, Stowarzyszenie Pamięć prosi o przesłanie zdjęć z zapalenia Światła Wolności na adres info@pamiec.us . Previous Next

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< Back Sunday Announcements ​ Nov 26, 2023 November, 26, 2023 Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe - November 26, 2023 1.. The Queen of Hearts jackpot was pulled last Wednesday with the jackpot prize of $18,180 – $9,090 went to the winning family and $9,090 is going to St. Ferdinand School. Thank you to everyone who supported this fundraiser over the past 3.5 years. New board and jackpot will start soon. 2.. St Ferdinand Church Ministry of Virgin of Our Lady of Guadalupe, English & Spanish, we need help your help praying the Rosary from December 3rd to December 11th . For more information contact please our Religious Education Director Xochilt ( So-Chee) Aleman, or see parish bulletin. 3. St. Ferdinand School announces the up-coming event. Please mark your calendars. On Sunday Dec. 10th the Parents Club Presents Breakfast with Santa. Please come and join us. 4 . The Filipino community of St Ferdinand is happy to announce that the Simbang Gabi novena of Masses celebration is going to run from Dec 15 to 23. Please see the bulletin for details. 5. Next weekend there will be a second collection in support of the Building Maintenance and renovation Funds. Please be generous. Thank You. Previous Next

< Back Gym Roof Renovation Project Fr. Lukasz Pyka Oct 1, 2022 October 3 – 26, 2022 Greetings, As many of you know, our parish has been plagued by the leaks in our gym roof for years, and I am happy to say these leaks are finally coming to an end. Starting on October 3rd, our gym roof will begin the process of being fully replaced. The current roof will be removed down to the main joists, and a new galvanized steel roof will be installed. All our current HVAC equipment will be removed as part of this process, and then reinstalled after the main roof construction is complete. In addition to the new roof, new hi-efficiency gym lights will also be installed as part of this project, helping us further reduce our long-term electric costs. This new roof also comes with a 20-year manufacturer warranty, which means that, God willing, we should not have any roofing issues until 2042! To get to the start date for this project has been a long process for our parish. Starting last year with the initiation of this capital project, we examined every possibility in determining the root cause of all our reoccurring leaks. We sought out experts as we crafted the full scope of work for this project, a structural engineer to ensure that all the penetrating leaks have not caused substantial structural damage; a roofing specialist to oversee and document every part of construction to ensure we can fully enforce the warranty and the proper installation of the roof; and the roofing manufacture to review and confirm that the roof we are installing is the best for the buildings long-term sustainability. After receiving these recommendations, we determined that it would be more cost-effective for our parish to replace the entire roof versus a substantial portion of it, for at least 80% of the roof would need to be replaced due to underlying damage to the deck plate (pictures below). The full scope of work was sent out to vendors this past spring, and 4 roofing and 3 HVAC companies provide proposals for consideration. With the aid of our Archdiocesan Construction Manager, each of these proposals was reviewed and compared. The full comparison was provided to our parish leadership team, and through much discernment, we chose two vendors who were both cost-effective and showed commitment to providing us the best long-term solution. Our biggest constraint with this project is financial. As you may be aware, cost of goods and materials have skyrocketed since the COVID19 outbreak. On average, the cost of construction material is approximately 30-40% more now than it was during pre-pandemic times. When we started this project, we hoped that the roof damage would be contained and we could do a partial replacement for less than $300,000; however, that was not what was found. With the increased cost of good, this roof project will now cost $436,564. To cover these costs, $326,000 was set aside from the sale of one of the two-flats owned by the parish on Marmora. In addition to these monies, we received a capital grant from the Archdiocese for $35,773 for the project; however, this leaves us to continue to fundraise an additional $75,000 to cover the entire bill. In addition, for the month of October this project will be an inconvenience in term of parking as the gym and part of the parking lot (picture below) will be inaccessible. We ask that everyone use the Marmora side of the large parking and the small parking for the time being. I am extremely excited for everyone to experience the new gym roof at the end of October, for it will certainly be a change to look up at a brightly illuminated gym ceiling without hundreds of feet of tarp hanging. I ask for your patience as we move forward with this project, and for your prayers that October is dry so this project can be completed in a timely manner. Lastly, I ask everyone to consider providing a special gift to our parish for this project. This roof will positively impact everyone one of us in the coming years. From our kids in the gym to using the space during fish-fry – I am very excited that we are finally at this point, and that our entire community will be positively impacted by this. Jeffrey Ryan Operations Director Construction Area - unavailable for use from October 3 – 26, 2022 Previous Next

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< Back Sunday Announcements Fr. Lukasz Pyka Nov 20, 2022 November 20th, 2022 XXXIV SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – NOVEMBER 20, 2022 The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 1. HELP WANTED! St. Ferdinand School is looking for tutors for an after-school tutoring program. Are you or a college student, retiree, or a stay-at-home parent looking for a job that pays well and helps our school students? Hours are 3- 5 PM for 1, 2, or 3 days a week. Please contact the school office for more information. 2. This Sunday, QUEEN OF HEARTS Raffle tickets will once again be sold after the 8:30 Mass for $5 each. Our drawings will take place at The Nest Pub and Eatery on Irving Park Rd., Purchase your ticket This Sunday after the 8:30 Mass or at that School Office for a chance to take home half the winnings! 3.. We would also like to inform everyone that starting next Sunday the first Sunday of Advent weekend Masses, November 26-27, our Archbishop Cardinal Blase Cupich has decided to rescind the general dispensation given during the Covid-19 pandemic to stay home and participate in Mass via television, live-stream, or radio. Beginning with the first Sunday of Advent, we will once again be obligated to physically attend and participate in Holy Mass in the church. One of the precepts of the Catholic Church is that Catholics are required to attend Mass on Sunday. That means it is a mortal sin to miss Mass on Sundays or holy days of obligation, unless there are extenuating circumstances like illness or caring for someone who is ill. God bless! 4. There will be only one Mass celebrated on Thanksgiving Day at 9:00 a.m. There on Thanksgiving Day that will benefit St. Vincent de Paul Society. Please be generous as you are able. The Parish Office will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Friday and Saturday. The Parish will reopen on Monday, November 28th at 8:30 AM. 5. Next Weekend NOVEMBER 26/27 BETHLEHEM ART will host representatives of the Catholic Christian Community from Jerusalem and Bethlehem in the Holy Land who will be displaying handcrafted olive wood religious figurines and articles. Due to the political conflict and covid19 results in the reduction of tourism, the Catholic Community has come to depend more on the sale of these articles abroad to survive and keep their Christian identity and presence there. The wood carvings are beautiful and reflect our faith and love for the Lord. Please consider purchasing a gift that will be remembered and cherished for yourself or someone dear to you. The handcrafted olive wood religious figurines and articles will be available for purchase after all the weekend Masses. Previous Next

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