Parish News & Information

Mass Times

UC = Upper Church; HFC = Holy Family Chapel

Sunday

7:30 am UC

9:00 am UC

10:30 am UC and HFC

12:00 pm UC

Monday - Friday

6:25 am UC

8:30 am UC

Saturday

8:30 am UC - weekday

4:30 pm UC - vigil

Ministry of Care Basic Training Fall Course

Taste of Park Ridge 2024

We Had a Nice Turn Out At The Technology Café Event

Planned Giving

A Tax-Savvy Way to Support St. Paul of the Cross

New Parishioner Welcome: August 4th

Sunday, August 4th from 8:30 am until 12:00 pm in the Parish Life Center

Quo Vadis Days

Quo Vadis is a camp led by Chicago and Joliet Seminarians, open to young men who have graduated middle school and have an openness to growing in discipleship and fraternity, and learning more about the priesthood.

The Uncle Pete’s Sack Making Event was a Success

Kids received service hours as they prepared sack lunches for our brothers and sisters who are homeless or living in shelters throughout the Chicagoland area. Thank you to Carolyn Murphy and the rest of the Uncle Pete’s Ministry team for giving our youth the opportunity to serve the less fortunate, and creating awareness and hope for those in need.

An Excerpt from Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter, Fratelli Tutti

In light of recent events, here’s an excerpt from Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter, Fratelli Tutti, about peace and nation-building.

Food Pantry Needs

HUNGER DOESN’T TAKE A SUMMER VACATION! Please help us keep the shelves stocked during these summer months.

Young Adult Meeting: July 23rd

Come hang out with young adults in the area this Tuesday, July 23rd, at 6:30 P.M. in the KINANE CENTER.

Disciples In Mission (DIM) Brings Hope to 2 Refugee Families

Disciples In Mission (DIM) Brings Hope to 2 Refugee Families with a “Welcome to America” Pack

VBS 2024 – The Table of Plenty

Our Students were Wonderful!

Young Adult Gathering

Our Young Adults had a Wonderful time!

Generation to Generation: Answer the Call

Help Us Support Priest Health Care & Retirement and Build a New Meeting Space

Peter's Pence Second Collection - June 30th

Participate in the activities of the Holy Father

Book Club: August 26th

Join us for our next Book Club session on Monday, August 26th at 7:30 pm in our Parish Life Center AB Room

Parish Picnic

St. Paul of the Cross will host a Parish Picnic on Sunday, September 8, 2024 following the 12 noon Mass. The event will be coordinated by the Parish Pastoral Council and the School. More information will be in the bulletin...mark your calendars...this is an event you will not want to miss!

New Cross Graces Food Pantry

Jeff, Avenues to Independence resident and program participant, was commissioned by St. Paul of the Cross, Park Ridge, IL to create a watercolor piece of artwork for it's food pantry in Park Ridge.

Uncle Pete's Lunch Making Event

We need YOUR help! Great way to earn your service hours!

No Donut Sunday Until August

Thank you for attending Donut Sunday this year! It is always wonderful to see many parishioners enjoying time together during our monthly Donut Sunday.

Annual Mission Cooperation Second Collection

This weekend we welcome Fr. Peter Muojekwu from the Fada Pita Organization for the Archdiocesan annual Mission Cooperation Appeal. Fr. Peter is from the Catholic Diocese of Nnewi, Nigeria, and an alumnus of Catholic Theological Union, Chicago. He is currently a hospital chaplain.

Join our RCIA Program

Join our RCIA program and become a fully initiated Catholic

Advertise in our Bulletin

Below is information on how to advertise in our bulletin.

Congratulations to All Our 2024 Graduates

God bless our 2024 Graduates!

Parish Garden Planting Day

We were busy at work on Parish Garden Planting Day

Corpus Christi Procession

Corpus Christi Procession: Saturday, June 1st

Catholic Extension Says Thanks

Our Lenten Almsgiving Made a Difference

Congratulations to our Robotics Students!

Catechesis (CCD) Registration

Catechesis (CCD) Registration is open for the 2024-2025 school year

No Scripture Seminar Until August

Please note that our Scripture Seminar sessions will resume in August.

Mother’s Day Weekend of Charity

Many of us at St. Paul of the Cross were grateful to volunteer, serve, and celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend at Our Lady of Angels Mission and Park Ridge’s Sunday Night Suppers.

Vacation Bible School

A fun time in the Lord awaits each child

Marriage Preparation Facilitator Training

Get trained to help others prepare for the sacrament of marriage

Congratulations Deacon Lee Noel!

2024 Mothers Day Appeal

Show single moms they are not alone!

Congratulations Father Martin Nyberg

He was recently ordained as a priest!

SPC Women's Golf Outing: Sep 15th

Sunday, September 15th @ 3:30 pm - Tam O'Shanter Golf Course

Pick-up Basketball

Come join St. Paul of the Cross Men's Club members 21+ for some pick-up basketball on most Thursdays

NEW WEDDING MINISTRY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

Sunday Night Suppers

The Dining Room is open from 4:00pm - 5:00pm on Sundays for a shared meal, no questions asked.

2024 Lenten Almsgiving

Let’s support the missionary priests and parish communities in Wyoming!

2024 Annual Catholic Appeal

Please make your gift to the 2024 Annual Catholic Appeal. Thanks in advance for your generosity!

Food Pantry Donations

Take Them A Meal

Please help feed our priests on Saturdays!

Hearing Devices Available

We have a wireless system to aid our parishioners in hearing Mass in the Upper Church. Headsets will be provided at no cost.

Invest in Kids Scholarship Program

Please help extend the Invest in Kids tax credit scholarship program in Illinois

Contribute to our Bulletin

Our weekly bulletin is one of our most highly valued communication tools here at St. Paul of the Cross. In addition to including upcoming schedules, events, and opportunities, we also learn more about our rich history, about God's word, and about each other!

Christ, the Divine Savior Icon

St. Paul of the Cross is honored to be the new home of the Christ, the Divine Savior icon

Message from our Music Director

The Music We Sing

Weekly E-Newsletter

Most Fridays, our parish sends out a weekly e-enewsletter via Flocknote that includes a link to our bulletin and is full of other information about upcoming events, opportunities, etc.

Tax Credit Scholarship Program

The Invest in Kids Tax Scholarship Program has been extended into 2023. There will also be a 2:1 match again!

Watching Masses and Services

St. Paul of the Cross livestreams several of its Upper Church Services to accomodate those unable to join us in person

Spiritual Resources

We hope the resources found on this page may enrich your spiritual journey during this unprecedented time when we cannot come together as a community of faith in familiar ways. One thing we know for certain is that God has never left us. He is as present to us today as before. May this time of uncertainty and isolation draw us ever closer to Him.

Parish Educational Endowment

About our Endowment

In 2000, under the leadership of Pastor Fr. Carl Morello, St. Paul established the Parish Educational Endowment Fund. The goal of the fund is to help keep tuition as low as possible making Catholic education available to all families and to provide scholarships to well deserving and students in need and to assist with other educational needs of the parish. The fund began with a $10,000 donation from the school walk-a-thon fundraiser. The fund’s initial goal was to reach 1 million dollars and, until that goal was met, no monies were spent.

Protecting God's Children

All St. Paul of the Cross volunteers over the age of 18 must complete training that is mandated by the Archdiocesan Office for the Protection of Children and Youth

Join Us For Mass

The parish priest and staff at St. Paul of the Cross Church are committed to making a welcoming place for you and your family to worship.

St. Paul of the Cross is a vibrant Catholic Community located North of Chicago. We have two worship spaces that are used on weekends - the upper church & Holy Family Chapel.