Peace! To help our neighborhood get ready for Christmas, many professional singers and musicians joined us in Our Lady of the Angels Church to share a beautiful Christmas concert. Over 200 friends joined us for this lovely celebration. Afterwards, we shared sweets, coffee and fellowship in the Church basement. Enjoy the slideshow with some highlights…
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First Vows
May the Lord give you His peace! It is with great joy we share some pictures from the Mass during which Sr. Kate and Sr. Alicia professed first vows as Franciscans of the Eucharist! Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of the Angels Church on Saturday, October 13th–the anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun…
Chicago Marathon 2012: AMAZING!
Peace! The Chicago Marathon (Oct. 7) was absolutely fantastic! Not only did our team raise over $20,000 to support the works of the Mission, but our runners were real champions! We had about 34 people run, including seminarians, Fr. Steve, Dcn. Scott, Sr. Stephanie and many friends of the Mission from around Illinois and as…
An Autum Full of Joy
Peace! We had a great summer here at Our Lady of the Angels, and are now preparing for many exciting events this Fall! The Oak Park Symphony Orchestra will play a lovely concert for our neighbors on Sunday September 23rd. Team OLA will take on the Chicago Marathon Course Sunday October 7th! We have 40…
Summer Block Party
May the Lord give you His peace! Although it was too hot for the horses, the Franciscans of the Eucharist, our neighbors here in West Humboldt Park and friends from around Chicago, Indiana and Wisconsin still celebrated in style today at our summer block party! While folks from St. John, IN spearheaded the grilling, Fr….
Bible Stories Come to Life!
Peace! On Wednesday morning we began our two-day Bible Camp (to be followed by two more days in July) for the kids in our neighborhood . . . and it went so well! We began with a lively improv of the Creation story, complete with swimming fish, dancing trees and the serpent being crushed by…
Summer in the City
Peace!! Summer is gearing up here on the West Side, and we are excited to share our faith and joy with our neighbors and those who will visit us these next few months. This week we are hosting a Bible Camp for the kids in our neighborhood. We hope, in the Spirit of St. Francis,…
Chicago Marathon Post-Close Entries!
Peace! Did you miss the deadline for the 2012 Chicago Marathon? Fear not! Team OLA has post close entries, click here to find out more!