Parish News & Information

Minister of Care Training

New Ministry of Care Training begins on Tuesday evenings from September 24th through October 22nd at Presence Saint Benedict Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 6930 West Touhy Avenue, Niles. If you are interested in joining this group to bring our Lord to the home-bound, in hospitals, retirement homes or nursing care and want further information, please leave Joanne a message at the rectory at 847-825-7605 or send an email to joannestewart@spc-church.org. Please include your email address or home address so information can be forwarded to you.

Children's Choir Sign-Up

The SPC Children’s Choir sings from September through April at one Saturday 4:30 p.m. Mass each month. In addition to monthly Masses, the Children’s Choir rehearses nearly every Monday afternoon from 4 - 5 p.m. in Duffin Hall. Children's Choir is open to all SPC students and those students enrolled in the religious education program in grades 2 - 6.

Read more: Children's Choir Sign-Up

Ephesians Bible Study

Eight Week Bible study by Jeff Cavins & Thomas Smith

Wednesdays 7 - 9 p.m. beginnig September 11   -  OR  -   Thursdays 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. beginning September 12

Read more: Ephesians Bible Study

9th Annual Parish Picnic

Saturday, September 7

Bring your lawn chairs and the entire family for food, fun, and fellowship immediately following the 4:30 p.m. Holy Family Chapel Vigil Mass, which will be celebrated outside, weather permitting. Kids games and jumpies will be available, the Knights of Columbus will be grilling, and the Men's Club will sponsor the beer truck. Pray for good weather! In case of rain the picnic will be held in the Morello Parish Life Center gym.

Because some of the parking lot will be blocked off for the picnic set up the parking that is available will be reserved for the elderly and disabled. All young and able-bodied parishioners please use the parking lot across Washington Street. Thank you! If yo would like to volunteer, please contact the parish office 847-825-7605. 

Golden Wedding Anniversary

Sunday, September 8

The Archdiocese of Chicago Department of Parish Vitality and Mission is happy to announce that Cardinal Blase J. Cupich will preside over this the Annual Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass where 500 couples will rejoice in their 50th wedding anniversary. 

If you're married 50 years this year, or you were not able to come last year and want to come this year, please register and join us for this wonderful event.

Grief Share

Fridays, Beginning September 6   •  9:00 - 11 a.m.

Cost: $25 for 13 Sessions (scholarships available)

Read more: Grief Share

Divorce Support Ministry

Beginning September 12, 2019  •  6:30 p.m.

This series is meant to help those dealing or surviving divorce to face and cope with some of the most difficult aspects involved. Some of the topics covered include denial, rejection, grief, guilt, shame, anger, loneliness and forgiveness. The goal of this program is to help bring healing from the divorce, move on, and grow closer to God.  Registration and a small fee are required.  

We will be meeting in the library for 13 consecutive weeks on Thursday.   The meetings are located in the Parish Life Center. If you have been involved previously, please bring your “Divorce and Beyond “ book and encourage those that are going through divorce, or who are already divorced, to join us. Through our church community and the Lord may He guide us through this healing process together. Registration and a small fee are required.

Questions ? Concerns? Contact Karen Benson 

Read more: Divorce Support Ministry

RCIA Inquiry

Sunday, September 15  •  10:15 a.m.   •   Kinane Center (215 Ridge Terrace)

Are you interested in becoming a Catholic or learning more
about what it means to be a member of the Catholic Church?

Do you know any adults who might be interested in becoming a Catholic? 

Read more: RCIA Inquiry

Brick Dedication

Have you, your children, or even your grandchildren celebrated a spiritual milestone here at St. Paul of the Cross? Perhaps it was(or soon will be) a wedding, or a baptism, or first Holy Communion, or Confirmation, or a graduation from our wonderful parish school?

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A Call for an Increase in Giving

On the weekend of October 14, 2018, Parish Finance Council presented a renewed effort to increase regular Sunday giving for St. Paul of the Cross. The goal being better fiscal management by lessening our reliance on unplanned items such as bequests to balance annual results. St. Paul of the Cross is a thriving parish by several measures. We have a long and diverse list of parish ministries, our Religious Education program has over 1,200 students. Our school’s enrollment is currently above 550 students and our preschool and kindergarten are continuing to grow. During Fr. Britto Berchman’s tenure, 1,500 new families have joined and we are one of the largest parishes in the Archdiocese. We have a large, well-maintained campus and facilities. 

Read more: A Call for an Increase in Giving

Treat Our Priests Tuesdays

In response to some of the difficult news Catholics everywhere have been dealing with recently, the parishioners of SPC want to show our priests how much this community loves and appreciates all that they do and the good shepherds that they are to our parish family. 

Read more: Treat Our Priests Tuesdays

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.

Read more: Protecting God's Children

Tax Credit Scholarships

Invest in Kids

The Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship Program, “Invest in Kids,” provides a 75 percent Illinois state income tax credit to individuals and corporations that contribute money to a non-profit Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO). The SGOs award scholarships to eligible students from low-income families. Donors will use money already owed to the state (taxes) and donate it to a needs-based scholarships instead, all while receiving a 75 percent state tax credit.

Read more: Tax Credit Scholarships

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. 

Read more: Parish Educational Endowment

FORMED

All the best Catholic Content. All in one place.

We are pleased to offer FORMED.org, which provides parishioners free access to catechism programs, feature films, Catholic ebooks, audio presentations, and much more! 

• Access the truth, beauty, and meaning of the Catholic faith
• Use it on your computer, tablet, or smartphone
• Catechesis certification will soon be available!

Read more: FORMED

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.

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SPC App Now Available

Staying connected to your faith and your parish is easier than ever with our new mobile app!

• Podcasts
• Schedules
• Notes
• Trivia
• Prayers
• Multimedia
• Notifications

Download today in the app store!

Mass Schedule

Regular Mass Schedule

Location

Our church is located in Park Ridge, IL on the corner of Northwest Highway and Washington Avenue. 

Park Ridge is 15 miles Northwest of Chicago and 10 minutes from O’Hare Airport.

We are two blocks from the Union Pacific Northwest Metra Stop and one block from Downtown Park Ridge shops and restaurants.

Plenty of Parking on Site

The main parking lot entrance is off of Washington Avenue & Northwest Highway.

Additional parking is available in the small lot on Ridge Terrace next to our Kinane Center.

There is a handicap accessible ramp and elevator that is easily accessible from our small parking lot.

The entrance to our small parking lot is through the alley, off of Summit Avenue.

Please see our campus map for details

Perpetual Adoration Chapel

The Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel is open to everyone seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day.
The main entrance to the Adoration Chapel is located at 215 Ridge Terrace off of Northwest Highway.
After 9 p.m. a code is required to enter.

For more information please contact the parish office 

For the locaton of the chapel and its entrances please see our campus map

Built on the Rock

Hosted by Fr. Britto this 30-minute radio show attempts to help listeners fashion their marriages and romantic relationships using the best insights of marriage experts while leading them to build solidly on the Rock that is Christ. The show uses wisdom from psychology, the well-tested insights of experts, real life experiences of couples, and the well-considered observations of priests. There is healthy doses of humor and at all times all our discussions are firmly rooted in our faith. Built on the Rock airs on Relevant Radio the first Thursday of each month 9:30 - 10 a.m. Listen to show archives now!