Young adults ages 18–35 are invited to grow in faith through Scripture, discussion, and fellowship. Join us every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Holy Family Chapel at St. Paul of the Cross Church as we explore God's Word and its relevance to everyday life. All are welcome—no prior Bible study experience is needed.

Our first reading is the scene of Elisha, a prophet of ancient Israel, having dinner with a prominent husband and wife. The couple enjoys their dinner with the prophet so much they make a nice guest room for the prophet and invite him to come back on his day off in the future. Elisha takes them up periodically on the offer and eventually, because of their generosity, intercedes for the man and woman so they are able to conceive a child.

The Peter’s Pence collection is a gesture of solidarity through which every member of the faithful can participate in the activity of the Pope as Pastor of the Universal Church.

Please keep our former Associate Pastor, Fr. Nick Cavallari, and his family in your prayers following the passing of his mother, Linda Cavallari.

Please note the following schedule changes for the Fourth of July holiday: Friday, July 3 No 6:25 a.m. Mass 8:00 a.m. Confessions 8:30 a.m. Mass

Please note that the parish office is observing summer office hours through August 23rd.

Are you, or do you know someone who is not Catholic and is interested in exploring the Catholic faith? Or are you an adult Catholic who has not yet completed receiving the Sacraments?

Pack 24 Cub Scouts and Troop 24 Scouts are looking for additional adult leaders. Our program has experienced tremendous growth since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, and we are looking to expand our leadership team.

We are delighted to welcome back Fr. Lee Noel, who served as a seminarian at St. Paul of the Cross before being ordained a priest for the Diocese of Cheyenne, Wyoming.

The Park Ridge Garden Club has cordially invited SPC’s Centennial Vegetable Garden to be featured in this year’s Garden Walk! We are truly honored to be included among the gardens highlighted for their beauty, education, and service to the community.

I’ve noticed when I give out communion at Mass that when I say “The Body of Christ” I whisper it. I’m not sure if this simply developed out of a habit of manners–trying to keep a low voice when inside, especially inside a church–or for some other unintentional reason, but the more I think about it, the more I find whispering appropriate (if I may humbly say so myself). Why?

Members of the Welcome Ministry will be available to register new parishioners, answer questions, and provide welcome packets. Stop by and get connected to parish life.

Last Sunday on Pentecost I gave another “history of the Catholic Church” homily, this time focusing on the split of western and eastern Christianity (Catholic and Orthodox).

Beginning in June, revised Adoration hours on Friday–Sunday will be: 5:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Chapel closes at 7:00 p.m.

Last week at the opening of the parish garden I was instructed on the box planting method used by our volunteer gardeners for each of the plots. Each garden bed is divided into a grid of 12X12 squares.

We have classes for incoming PK 4’s through 8th grade! Catechesis begins formally in 1st grade and goes through 8th

Join current and past Crux members on July 11 for a fun evening of bowling, food, raffles, and fellowship while supporting future retreats and young adult ministry opportunities. $20 per bowler For sponsorship or donation information, contact Daniela Romano at dromano@mswparish.org

SPC Women's Club Outing

The scene of the Ascension as recounted in Acts of the Apostles (our first reading) has a few interesting details. We hear that, among the group of apostles looking up at the sky, “suddenly two men dressed in white garments stood beside them.” These two men are presumably angels–the same two inside the empty tomb on Easter Sunday. But Luke doesn’t call them angels. He calls them “men.” Likewise, Mark’s Gospel refers to a “young man” inside the tomb after the resurrection.

Dear Parishioners, I mentioned in a recent homily that my favorite prayer over the last few years has become the simple, short prayer: “Come, Holy Spirit.” That’s it. Just those three words. Yes, that counts as a prayer. I have a lot of favorite prayers–the Memorare, the Suscipe, the Anima Christi, to name a few–but "Come, Holy Spirit" cuts the deepest to my heart. Let me explain. First, I like its brevity. I think you know that about me by now. I’m pretty economical. There’