Pope Leo XIII, who hails from the city of Chicago, holds the distinction of being the very first Pope of American origin. Having been born in Chicago, he is a native son of the United States. This makes Pope Leo XIV the first American to ever ascend to the papacy. 

"Habemus Papam"

The Fourth Sunday of Easter we traditionally celebrate as Good Shepherd Sunday and Vocations Sunday. This is because, in the Gospel of the day (from St. John’s Gospel), Jesus speaks of himself as the Shepherd who is prepared to lay down his life for his sheep.

When a man becomes a priest, he sacrifices his own will and chooses instead to follow Jesus and he aspires to become as Christ to others.  In doing so, he answers Christ’s call to serve the Church and its people.

First Communion will be celebrated May 4, 2025, during the 11:30 am Mass. Please pray for and congratulate the children who are receiving their First Holy Communion: 
Marian, Finnian, McKenzie, Yeri, Dominic, Emilia, Zeke, Quinn, Sarah, Jorge, Trevor, Ava, Lazaro, Allie, Felix, Olivia, Theodore, Joshua, Filip, Alicia, Olivia, Lilia, and Ava.

St Teresa Bargain Shop needs help on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday from 10 A.M. to 1 P.M.

If you can offer a few hours, please call Edwina at 321-289-9681