Welcome to our Parish!
We, the Roman Catholic community of Sacred Heart Croatian parish, are a family of diverse people united through faith in Jesus Christ. We accept our baptismal call: to proclaim and witness the good news of the gospel; to live and work together as brothers and sisters; to celebrate God’s goodness in the sacraments and sacred scriptures; to serve all with justice, peace, and love in the name of the Lord. Embracing all, as a faith community, we promise to grow together to bring about the promise of God’s kingdom on earth.
CELEBRATION OF THE CROATIAN FRANCISCAN FRIARS SERVING SACRED HEART FOR 100 YEARS
This year Sacred Heart Parish is celebrating 100 years of the Croatian Franciscan Friars serving the parish community. His Eminence George Cardinal Mundelein, Archbishop of Chicago, in 1919, entrusted the spiritual care of Sacred Heart, the newly founded parish by the Croatian immigrants to the Croatian Franciscan Friars. Besides serving the Croatian community the friars also welcomed all other ethnic entities to the parish community. The parish will be celebrating this Anniversary November 24, 2019, beginning with Holy Mass at 10:30am, celebrated by His Eminence Blasé J. Cardinal Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, After Mass there will be a program and dinner (cost $40.00 adults, $20.00 children 5-12). We are asking you to please sign up for your dinner tickets at the entrance of the Church. Please put this date on your calendar and come celebrate with us. Hope all of you will come and celebrate with us. In the bulletin you will find a weekly article, history of the Croatian Friars serving at Sacred Heart.
DIACONATE ORDINATION
DIACONATE ORDINATION on Wednesday, December 4: Br. Lovro Šimič, O.F.M., Br. Stipe Rotim, O.F.M: and Br. Luka Corić, O.F.M. will be ordained to the Order of Diaconate in our church at 7:00pm. All are invited to celebrate with our Franciscan brothers. We like to congratulate Br. Lovro who has been helping here at Sacred Heart for the last few years. We are asking the ladies of the parish to bring home made Bake Goods to the hall before Mass.
PRAYERS FOR OUR DECEASED
November is the month when we remember and pray for all our deceased loved one. November 2nd is All Souls' Day. You can use your All Souls' Day envelopes to remember your loved ones. When you use them to give the gift to the church, please put the names of your deceased loved ones on the envelope. We will put them on the altar during the month of November and pray for them at all the Masses.
CROATIAN SCHOOL, KOLO AND TAMBURA FOR CHILDREN
CROATIAN SCHOOL, KOLO AND TAMBURA FOR CHILDREN has open registration for 2019-2020. Children from ages 4-18 are being accepted. It is a great opportunity for your children to learn Croatian language, reading and writing; also to learn Croatian music and dances and play the tamburica. You can register your children at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For more information call Jana, 312-524-7798 or the parish office 773-768-1423
LOOKING FOR TAMBURICA
Sacred Heart Croatian Kolo and Tambura group are looking for TAMBURAS for the students. If you have one and are not in need of it, our group is in need of tamburica, any type. If you are interesting in donating or selling your instrument, you can bring it to the parish office or please email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Any additional questions, call Jana (Budeselich) Ellison at 312-524-7798.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES
Religious education classes for students who attend public school will begin on Saturday, September 28th. If you have not already registered your child either you can register on September 14th from 9am-10am in the rectory basement (2864 E. 96th Street). It is essential for your child to be registered before the start date so the necessary materials and books can be ordered. If you cannot attend the registration day you can register your child at Sacred Heart School during school hours or you can call the Parish office at 773-768-1423.
MASS SCHEDULE
SATURDAY VIGIL: 4:30 PM
SUNDAY: 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM (Croatian)
DAILY MASS: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 AM
HOLY DAYS: 8:00 AM, 7:00 PM
RECONCILIATION:
Saturday 4:00 PM
or anytime upon request
UPCOMING
CONNECTIONS
