We are a people of faith who offer each other and those touched by us the means to experience God through prayer, sacraments, education and mutual support in light of the Gospel and Catholic Tradition.

As the seasons shift now from summer to autumn, may we use this time to shift our own perspectives. May we recall that our task as Christian disciples is to look to what Christ has already accomplished and continues to accomplish in us. 

We will gather under the tents located at the east entrance of the church to celebrate our common bonds as parishioners being mindful of welcoming the newcomer. The conversations shared by the different ministries will not only outline the priorities of the parish works of charity and prayer but also the fun times we have planned for the upcoming year.

I have always believed that our faith in Christ Jesus which we celebrate at our Sunday Masses embody our highest ideals and have the power to change society. St. John Brebeuf Parish is a leading example of this, for while it is made of some of the most talented and faith filled parishioners, a collection of people from all over the world, each individually passionate and skilled in their own particular ministry and leaders at home and at work - we achieve the greatest impact by working together as one parish, one community.  

With that in mind, I invite you to deepen your relationship with the parish and the many good people who make it up after all masses the week-end of September 24th and October 1st. 

God Bless you all! 

Fr. Michael Meany, Pastor 

On Saturday, September 16th, The Life & Justice Conference, hosted by the Department of Parish Vitality and Mission, united the people of the Archdiocese of Chicago who respond to the Gospel call and recognized the dignity of all life as Christ’s missionary disciples. This conference celebrated the International Mission Support, Respect Life, Peace and Justice, Human Concerns, Catholic Relief Services, and Catholic Campaign for Human Development ministries, providing attendees with an educational and spiritual experience directly related to their ministries in addition to the opportunity to collaborate; enabling each ministry to have a farther reach and greater impact across the Archdiocese of Chicago and beyond. The conference begun with the opening remarks from Card. Blaise Cupich, and concluded with the Eucharist lead by bishop Alberto Rojas.

On September 12th, St John Brebeuf Youth Ministry received an award from the Rotary Club of Skokie Valley. Pam Perez, Director of Youth Ministry, was present to receive this on behalf of her youth group. The Rotary Club Business Leaders believe in our youth and in the positive difference they make in the world! Thanks to Mr. John Jekot for his support! And a big THANKS to Amanda and Erika for giving a great presentation at the May 9th meeting, which won this award for our youth group! God is Good!

Beginning imediately our website format will begin to look a little different. To begin with our site has many more viewers than the typical parish site. We have noticed than many who receive the email SJB Weekender click to the website. Thank you for doing this. It is also a fact that 70% of the readers use a mobile device to read both the email and the website.

Therefore we are changing the format to not only be more robust for the desktop readers but more friendly for the mobile user.

Please email suggestions: larry@sjbrebeuf.org

Renew My Church – First of  a Series 

Where we are at now. ---Many Catholic communities are content and comfortable meeting the spiritual needs of those in the pews. Evangelization is left up to the Spirit, and the Great Commission to 'go and make disciples” is not fully internalized. 

Where we are going. --- We bring all people to Christ, reaching beyond those in the pews into the neighborhoods, ministering to the hurting and those who feel alienated. 

Our grouping parishes are St. Isaac Jogues, Niles and St. Martha, Morton Grove. We are beginning to discuss this future-focussed and mission-oriented planning process to discern new models that meet the changing demographics and mission needs in our area. Please let me know if you are interested in being a part of this new adventure. frmeanysjb@yahoo.com 

Saint Isaac Jogues Niles  

Saint Martha Morton Grove 

The Catholic Church cares deeply about those who suffer a failed marriage. In the coming weeks, we at St John Brebeuf will be bringing information forward. It will show how our living body views divorce in today's world. Soon we will be getting together as divorced Catholics to better understand our faith and what it means to us today.

Cardinal Cupich

Pope Francis

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

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September 20, 2017

Joy in Jesus is a program designed to expose young childrento the fundemental teachings of the Church. Children are taught that each of us is a unique and special child of God, and are introduced to the symbols of the Church- tree,rock,seed and water-through engaging and hands-on demonstrations. They also learn about the birth of Jesus, the Joy of the Resurrection and the celebration of the Mass. The program is open to children ages 3-5 ( up to first grade) and is held on Sundays,October through April, During the 10:45 Mass.

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The fun continues with the SJB Children’s Choir who like to keep busy! Photos above show the choir singing in the PMC for our International Night, and for the Pueri Cantores workshop and Mass at Holy Name Cathedral in early March. This yearly event is for special singing groups to learn more about their singing from a national expert and to enjoy the fellowship of other choirs from the region, culminating in massed-choir for a full length weekend Mass at the Cathedral. For more information about the choir, please call Ms. Ewa Fair (773) 551-0284. (Photos)

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