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"The church that survives into the future will only survive because of a commitment by Her members."

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I really believe that the church must be an intentional society, one that we join because of faith and not simply custom.

The person who comes to mass rarely yet demands the sacrament services of the church has killed the church as we knew Her. The church that was just down the block when you needed Her is already dead.  We killed Her by neglect. The church that survives into the future will only survive because of a commitment by Her members.

Read the entire article HERE  

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aint Lambert Parish is a Roman Catholic Parish of the Archdiocese of Chicago. We are located in Skokie, a northern suburb of Chicago, Illinois.  
     
We welcome you and we thank you for visiting our website. This website should give you an idea, a glimpse on who we are as a parish and how we live our faith in "Proclaiming Jesus Christ as Lord".

We invite you to join us, your very own Catholic family here in Skokie ...

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So why Pray the Rosary?

"The Rosary belongs among the finest and most praiseworthy traditions of Christian contemplation" -St. PJP2

"A path of contemplation ... But the most important reason for strongly encouraging the practice of the Rosary is that it represents a most effective means of fostering among the faithful that commitment to the contemplation of the Christian mystery which I have proposed in the Apostolic Letter Novo Millenio Ineuente as a genuine 'training in holiness': 'What is needed is a Christian life distinguished above all in the art of prayer'. Inasmuch as contemporary culture, even amid so many indications to the contrary, has witnessed the flowering of a new call for spirituality, due also to the influence of other religions, it is more urgent than ever that our Christian communities should become 'genuine schools of prayer'. The Rosary belongs among the finest and most praiseworthy traditions of Christian contemplation." - St. Pope John Paul II, Encyclical on Rosary of the Virgin Mary

Read more on the Encyclical Rosarium Virginis Mariae on the Most Holy Rosary.
Please Pray the Rosary Daily

Photo below: Feast Day celebration of Our Lady of Holy Rosary of Fatima. Celebrated last Saturday, October 13, 2018, at the 5:00 pm Vigil Mass and  concluded with an outdoor candlelight procession around the parish grounds.

The Baby Bottle Project benefiting the Women’s Centers
 

The Baby Bottle Project benefiting the Women’s Centers. Please take a Baby Bottle home with you from the vestibule on your way out and fill it with your spare change. Return it the weekend of October 28th.
 

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Jesus then said to the Twelve, "Do you also want to leave?" 
Simon Peter answered him, "Master, to whom shall we go? 
You have the words of eternal life. 
We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God." - JN 6:60-69

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Catholic Core belief about the Eucharist:

The Holy Eucharist is the "source and summit of the Christian life" (LG 11, CCC 1324). We, Catholics believe in the Real Presence.

The Eucharist is not a symbol or a reminder. The Eucharist is Christ truly present, his Body under the form of bread, the Blessed Sacrament, and his Blood under the form of wine, the Precious Blood. It is the "Heart of the Heart of God" (Fr. Simon referencing to approved Eucharistics miracles). It is the sacrament in which Jesus is truly present - Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity under the appearances of bread and wine. 

Preparation for Receiving Communion: 

• Be in a state of grace when we receive Holy Communion. If we have committed a mortal sin, we must first go to Confession before receiving Holy Communion. If one were to receive the Eucharist in a state of mortal sin this would be the serious sin of sacrilege.
• We must actually believe that Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist.
• We must observe the Eucharistic fast of no food or drink (except water and medicine) for one hour before receiving Holy Communion. Those who need to take medicine with food would not be obligated by the ordinary norm.
• We must fully, actively and consciously participate in the liturgy during the Mass.
• When receiving the Host in the hand, we must consume the Host immediately in front of the Minister before walking away. It is NOT acceptable to walk away with the Host in our hand.
  • IMPORTANT: In the light of the recent events that happened in our parish, our pastor, Fr. Simon, instructed the Ministers and appealed to our concerned parishioners to "intervene" should this norm be ignored. Someone might stop you from walking away with a sacred Host in your hand.
• As a sign of Respect for Our Lord, the Host must be received with both hands, the left hand is to be placed upon the right hand, so that the sacred Host can be conveyed to our mouth with our right hand. We should never receive the sacred Host with one hand. If, for some reasons, we cannot receive it with both hands, we should receive the Host on the tongue.
• After receiving the Eucharist we should spend time quietly in thanksgiving.

Non Catholic and Fellow Christians:

Because Catholics believe that the celebration of the Eucharist is a sign of the reality of the oneness of faith, life, and worship, members of those churches with whom we are not yet fully united are ordinarily NOT admitted to Holy Communion. You may stay seated in the pews and may not to come to the altar.

Those who will not Receive Communion: 

All who are not receiving Holy Communion are encouraged to express in their hearts a prayerful desire for unity with the Lord Jesus and with one another. We welcome to St. Lambert Parish and to the celebration of the Holy Mass those who do not share our faith in Jesus Christ. While we cannot admit them to Holy Communion, we ask them to offer their prayers for the peace and the unity of the human family.

Listen to Fr. Simon's homily on Real Presence and reverence to the Eucharist. HERE


Source: USCCB, Photo: Nat. Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe, Libertyville, IL.,  SLP/RCHarder

The Catholic Faith on Demand!

FORMED is the revolutionary digital platform that gives your parish unprecedented access to video-based study programs, feature films, audio presentations, and eBooks from the Church’s foremost presenters. Whether fallen away or deeply engaged, at the parish or on the go, FORMED helps you reach your flock anytime, anywhere.

• 300+ episodes of video-based study programs
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Contents for Children

Join Brother Francis as he introduces children to their heavenly friends, the saints! Learn about the wonderful comfort, encouragement, and help given through those that serve God in His Heavenly Kingdom.

This episode includes:

• “The Story of Saint John Bosco”—The inspiring account of the devoted saint whose dedication to God and his calling changed many children's lives forever.
• “I Will Do My Best for Jesus”—A musical reminder to do our best for God and others no matter what our circumstances are.
• “Meet the Saints”—Viewers will be introduced to wonderful saints like Dominic Savio, Thérèse of Lisieux, John the Baptist, and many others.

Entertaining and instructive, Brother Francis: The Saints is a wonderful way to help children better understand who the saints are and why they are so very important.

Access it for free through our parish FORMED account. FORMED, a digital gateway to the best Catholic content, accessible anywhere at anytime on most smartphones, tablets and computers.

To Register for FREE, request for our Parish's password HERE. Make use of our Parish's FREE Catholic digital/virtual resource for Parishioners.
Photos: Screen shots from Formed (formed.org)