St. Damian Church

Saturday Oct 3, 2015

• Damian Dash

  Saturday Oct 3, 2015 6:45 AM to 10:30 AM

  Join the fun! The Damian Dash is a 5K walk/run open to all ages! The Little Lancer Dash at 9am is for ages 10 and under - $5.

• Teen ProLife Cupcake Bake

  Saturday Oct 3, 2015 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

  Come bake and decorate cupcakes for sale this weekend to raise money for The Women's Center-a crisis pregnancy support group. We will be in Shaw Hall Kitchen!

• The Sacrament of Reconciliation

  Saturday Oct 3, 2015 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

  The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered every Saturday in the confessionals located in the Sacred Heart room on the west side of the Narthex or by appointment. Call 708-687-1370

• Trivia Night

  Saturday Oct 3, 2015 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM

  Come show off your knowledge of random facts and win cash and prizes! This is a Team event- 8 people per table/team. Individuals will be assigned to tables. Bring your own snacks - we will be selling beverages for $1 and $2. Proceeds go to our Religious Education program.

Sunday Oct 4, 2015

• Blessing of Pets

  Sunday Oct 4, 2015 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

  In the spirit of St. Francis, we invite all parishioners to bring their pets to the Grotto for a special blessing at 2pm.

Tuesday Oct 6, 2015

• 2016 Mass Intention Book Opens

  Tuesday Oct 6, 2015 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

  The 2016 Mass book will be opened at the Pastoral Center at 9am for Masses through June 30th, 2016. Intentions will be taken on a first come, first served basis, with a limit of ten intentions per family.

• Theology of the Body Teaching

  Tuesday Oct 6, 2015 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

  What was God's intention for the "one flesh" union in marriage in the beginning? This study will use Christopher West's insights in his book, Theology of the Body for Beginners, as a backdrop to understanding the late Pope's vision of sexual love. Through excerpts from Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic
  Church we will explore the richness and beauty of our Catholic faith.Come join us for this exciting adventure into a deeper understanding of our identity - "being made in the image and likeness of God."
  We meet in the Pastoral Center.

Wednesday Oct 7, 2015

• St Peregrine Healing Prayer Service

  Wednesday Oct 7, 2015 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

  Our St. Peregrine healing prayer service begins at 7:00 pm; St Peregrine is the cancer patron saint.
  Prayer teams for private intentions will be available at 8:00 pm.

Saturday Oct 10, 2015

• The Sacrament of Reconciliation

  Saturday Oct 10, 2015 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

  The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered every Saturday in the confessionals located in the Sacred Heart room on the west side of the Narthex or by appointment. Call 708-687-1370

Sunday Oct 11, 2015

• Expectant Mother Blessing

  Sunday Oct 11, 2015 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

  The Elizabeth Ministry invites all expectant Mothers to come to the 11:00 Mass for a special blessing.

Monday Oct 12, 2015

• Six Flags Family Fright Fest Day

  Monday Oct 12, 2015 9:45 AM to 8:00 PM

  The Chicago Archdiocese Office of Family Ministries
  invites everyone to Six Flag Fright Fest Day! $45 gets you in the Park and bus transportation. We leave at 9:45am and return to St. Damian at 8:00pm. Pre-registration is required- the permission slip is on the Life Teen Schedule page of the website. Call Connie at 342-8513 for more.

• Embracing Memories

  Monday Oct 12, 2015 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

  Embracing Memories is a 7 week program helping those grieving loss. The first meeting is an introduction. Meetings will be held in the lower level of the Pastoral Center. Call Deacon Bill Stearns to register 687-1312.

Tuesday Oct 13, 2015

• Theology of the Body Teaching

  Tuesday Oct 13, 2015 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

  What was God's intention for the "one flesh" union in marriage in the beginning? This study will use Christopher West's insights in his book, Theology of the Body for Beginners, as a backdrop to understanding the late Pope's vision of sexual love. Through excerpts from Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic
  Church we will explore the richness and beauty of our Catholic faith.Come join us for this exciting adventure into a deeper understanding of our identity - "being made in the image and likeness of God."
  We meet in the Pastoral Center.

• Men's Club

  Tuesday Oct 13, 2015 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM

  All men over 21 are welcome to join us for an informative meeting focusing on parish activities, and socializing and refreshments afterwards.

Saturday Oct 17, 2015

• Food Pantry

  Saturday Oct 17, 2015 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM

  Volunteers are always needed. Please come and join us! You can help by showing up at 7:30 am on the third Saturday of the month. You can find us by looking for a large red and white food pantry sign by the school doors just east of the church doors at St. Damian Parish. During the first hour, hundreds of bags of groceries are packed. By 8:30 am volunteers begin delivering the sets of food to clients throughout the Oak Forest community.

• The Sacrament of Reconciliation

  Saturday Oct 17, 2015 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

  The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered every Saturday in the confessionals located in the Sacred Heart room on the west side of the Narthex or by appointment. Call 708-687-1370

Tuesday Oct 20, 2015

• Theology of the Body Teaching

  Tuesday Oct 20, 2015 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

  What was God's intention for the "one flesh" union in marriage in the beginning? This study will use Christopher West's insights in his book, Theology of the Body for Beginners, as a backdrop to understanding the late Pope's vision of sexual love. Through excerpts from Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic
  Church we will explore the richness and beauty of our Catholic faith.Come join us for this exciting adventure into a deeper understanding of our identity - "being made in the image and likeness of God."
  We meet in the Pastoral Center.

• MOPS-Mothers of Preschoolers

  Tuesday Oct 20, 2015 6:15 PM to 8:30 PM

  MOPS is for women who are pregnant or have a child newborn through kindergarten. You will gather with other Moms while your children are being cared for by Virtus trained volunteers. Build friendships; share struggles; offer encouragement; relax and enloy! For more information, or to register, call Kathie 773.680.4569 or Mary 708.699.6538.

Saturday Oct 24, 2015

• The Sacrament of Reconciliation

  Saturday Oct 24, 2015 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

  The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered every Saturday in the confessionals located in the Sacred Heart room on the west side of the Narthex or by appointment. Call 708-687-1370

Monday Oct 26, 2015

• Parish Mission

  Monday Oct 26, 2015 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  Fr. Bob Lombardo, CSF, presents our parish Mission

Tuesday Oct 27, 2015

• Theology of the Body Teaching

  Tuesday Oct 27, 2015 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

  What was God's intention for the "one flesh" union in marriage in the beginning? This study will use Christopher West's insights in his book, Theology of the Body for Beginners, as a backdrop to understanding the late Pope's vision of sexual love. Through excerpts from Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic
  Church we will explore the richness and beauty of our Catholic faith.Come join us for this exciting adventure into a deeper understanding of our identity - "being made in the image and likeness of God."
  We meet in the Pastoral Center.

• Parish Mission

  Tuesday Oct 27, 2015 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  Fr. Bob Lombardo, CSF, presents our parish Mission

Wednesday Oct 28, 2015

• Parish Mission

  Wednesday Oct 28, 2015 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  Fr. Bob Lombardo, CSF, presents our parish Mission

Saturday Oct 31, 2015

• The Sacrament of Reconciliation

  Saturday Oct 31, 2015 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

  The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered every Saturday in the confessionals located in the Sacred Heart room on the west side of the Narthex or by appointment. Call 708-687-1370