Saturday, June 16, 2012

The Crowne Plaza Hotel
5440 N. River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018

Join us for an evening of dinner and dancing
as we celebrate our 100th Anniversary.

Dear St Paul Parishioners,

How fortunate we are to be part of St Paul of the Cross Parish at this historic moment!  On June 23, 1911 Holy Mass was celebrated for the first time at our church, and this parish community that has given spiritual birth and nourishment to so many was born.  The opening Centennial Mass was presided over by our shepherd, Francis Cardinal George, on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 4:30 pm.  For the closing Mass we will gather with all the priests who are currently serving or have served at St Paul’s over the years on Saturday, June 23, 2012.

The purpose of our centenary year is three-fold:
to remember, to refresh, and to re-dedicate.

First of all, let this centenary year be a time to remember with gratitude.  With Mary, our Mother, we pray, “My soul magnifies the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God, my Savior!”  We are the blessed inheritors of a great faith community – with a beautiful church, a vibrant Catholic school and a lively religious education program, numerous ministries and groups, and a group of parishioners that range from the very young to the very old.  We thank God for all the sacraments that have been celebrated in our sanctuary – the baptisms, the confirmations, the weddings, the communions.  We thank God for the people we have welcomed as new Catholics and for those we have bidden farewell to.  Let us touch the goodness of God in the various moments of our history.

Read more: Celebrating Our Centenary Year