 In 2026, Saint Carlo Acutis Parish will be making some thoughtful changes to our second collections in order to better reflect and support the mission of our parish community. After prayerful consideration, we believe these updates will help clarify how your generosity directly supports the spiritual, educational, and physical life of our parish.
Beginning in January, the second collections will shift from Projects Fund, Capital Improvement, and Energy Needs to three new designations: Ministry Programs, RE & SJB School, and Buildings & Grounds. Each of these collections highlights a vital area of parish life. Ministry Programs support the many pastoral and outreach efforts that serve our parishioners and the wider community. Religious Education & St. John Berchmans School directly sustain the faith formation of our children and young people. Buildings & Grounds ensure that our church and parish facilities remain safe, welcoming, and well maintained for all who gather here. Over the coming weeks, we will provide additional information explaining each collection in greater detail, so that you may better understand how your contributions are used. We are deeply grateful for your continued generosity and commitment to Saint Carlo Acutis Parish. We hope you will receive these changes with understanding and support, and that together we may continue to live out our parish mission with faith, stewardship, and unity.  Thank you to everyone who has helped spread God’s love through our recent Carlo Cares backpack initiative for those in need. Because of your generosity, we have already reached out to 15 homeless folks in our community, and some have approached staff seeking support. Your kindness is making a real difference!
As we continue this ministry, we are in most need of the following items, as we have exhausted the following: • Personal hygiene kits • Bottled water • Granola or protein bars • Small bottles of hand sanitizer • Pre-moistened towelettes • Individual Kleenex packets Bins will be located at BOTH churches for collection of these items. Your continued support helps us bring comfort, dignity, and hope to those who need it most. May God bless you for your generosity.  Join our adult faith group as we: Discover Advent's Rich Traditions & Prepare our Hearts for Christ's Birth.
Tuesday's in Advent, 11/25, 12/02, 12/09, 12/16 - 6:30-7:30 PM - in the St. Hedwig Rectory Dining Room. For more information, or to register, please contact Liz Martin at [email protected] or call the Parish Office: 773-486-1660  Please join us for our Bilingual Thanksgiving Day Mass at 9:30 AM at St. Hedwig.
Together, let us gather to give thanks to God for His many blessings.  Join us on Saturday October 4th at 10am, where Fr. Ed will be blessing pets in honor of St. Francis of Assisi's Feast day.
Who: Anyone! What: A prayer service that will also include a blessing of pets. Where: St. John Berchmans Church steps When: Saturday, October 4th at 10 am Why: For the Celebration of the Feast day of St. Francis All Are Welcome  Everything you need to know is on our GUARDIAN ANGEL GALA EVENT WEBSITE but here are the basics:
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