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February 4

Dear Friends ... 

My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord; I know them, and they follow me. Happy Wednesday everyone, let us rejoice that the days are getting longer ... !  Praying with Pope Leo - The Archdiocese of Chicago is participating in the global “Pray with the Pope” campaign, a worldwide prayer initiative that invites all to join Pope Leo XIV in monthly prayer intentions. Read more about it below ...  SCAP Second Collection - RE & SJB School - We are continuing with our NEW Second Collections, this weekend is in support of the Parish Religious Education Program and St. John Berchmans School. If you have not already done so, please take a moment and read all about it, thank you for your support and generosity. PushPay - For those parishioners still using "GiveCentral" or "E-Giving", please see the important announcement about online giving below. We thank you for your continued support and generosity to St. Carlo Acutis Parish. Annual Catholic Appeal - The Annual Catholic Appeal begins next weekend—join us in “Together we bring light. Prayers for the Sick - Each week in the Sunday Bulletin and this newsletter, we list the names of those who are sick and in need of prayer. These individuals are remembered during the Universal Prayer/Petitions at Mass. To add someone to the list, please contact the Parish Office by phone or email. Online Book of Intentions -Did you know? Every Sunday during the Universal Prayer, we include the intentions submitted through our "Online Book of Intentions". It’s a beautiful way we support one another in prayer. Parish Forms on the Website - Need to submit a form or request? Many of our parish forms are available online! https://www.carloacutisparish.org/parish-forms.html Mass Times and Devotional Schedule - For the complete schedule of Masses and Devotions, please visit our parish website.   God Bless—see you in church, and don’t forget to bring a friend! The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 8, 2026   Jesus calls us salt of the earth and light of the world, reminding us that faith is meant to be visible and life-giving. What we receive in worship is meant to shine through our words, choices, and actions. Every month, the Pope entrusts his Prayer Network with prayer intentions that reflect his deep concerns for humanity and the mission of the Church. His monthly prayer intention serves a global call to transform our prayers into “concrete actions” and as a transformation of the heart; it acts as a compass for a mission of compassion for the world. It proposes a path to mobilize us each month, through prayer and service, to build a more humane and caring world and to cultivate a personal and communal attitude that transforms our environment. FEBRUARY - For children with incurable diseases. Let us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope. https://www.popesprayer.va/ The future of Saint Carlo Acutis Parish depends on forming the next generation in faith. One of the most lasting ways we do this is through the education and spiritual formation of our children and young people. By investing in them today, we strengthen the Church of tomorrow and ensure our parish remains vibrant and faithful for generations to come. We are blessed with a strong St. John Berchmans School and a thriving Religious Education program, both central to our parish mission. These ministries form disciples by teaching the values of Jesus Christ and providing a solid foundation of faith that shapes our children’s lives. While tuition and fees help, they do not fully cover the true cost of these programs, which rely on the generosity of parishioners to bridge the gap. To help sustain these vital ministries, we ask you to prayerfully consider supporting them through the parish second collection. Your gift will directly support SJB School and Religious Education by funding classroom and faith-formation resources, supplies, and enrichment opportunities such as retreats. Your generosity is an investment in our children, our parish, and the future of Saint Carlo Acutis Parish. A brief update about electronic giving: “Pushpay” is now our parish partner for online donations. If you currently use “GiveCentral” or “E-Giving”, please transition your giving to “Pushpay” as soon as you can. Those who have not transitioned yet will receive an email from Joseph Kuruc, from an “archchicago.org” email address with instructions, or you can get started anytime by visiting our parish website carloacutisparish.org and clicking “Please Donate”. If you need any help, please contact the parish office. Thank you for your generous support of Saint Carlo Acutis Parish. SCAP Collections 01/26/2026 to 02/01/2026 Sunday Collections from Masses $3,119.04 2nd Collection - Ministry Programs $1,193.00 Mail-in Donations $355.00 Other Collections/Donations $1,835.00 Online Giving for W/E 02/01/2026 $3,653.82 Bequest $10,000.00 Total Collections This Week $20,155.86 Weekly Budget Needs $21,900.00 Weekly Budget Gain or (Deficit) ($1,744.14) Year to Date Budget Gain or (Deficit) ($247,794.23) Online Book of Intentions   Praying for each other's intentions is an important part of our parish life. If you would like the parish to pray for your intention, please write the intention in a sentence or two in this Online "Book of Intentions."  These intentions will be remembered in our intercessions at our Sunday masses. Click HERE Please pray for the Sick of our Parish Tony Lang, Meg Fiorenza, Rose M. Martin, Juan B. Gonzalez, Jose V. Sanchez, Marcos Torres, Jose & Maria Garcia, Frank McMahon, Maria Mendizabal, Helen Jendricks, Lori Turner Alfirevich, Ben Leo, Ligia G. Galvan de la Cruz, Sergio Torres, Genaro Cortes, Antonio Alcantara, Lukas Fitzpatrick, Ryan Krug, Fr. Paul Reicher. Please follow us on our Social Media platforms by clicking the links below! View this email in your browser Copyright © 2026 Saint Carlo Acutis Parish, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email as a member of our community of faith. Our mailing address is: Saint Carlo Acutis Parish 2226 N Hoyne Ave Chicago, IL 60647 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

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