10 x 100 Campaign
Church of the Holy Spirit has grown from the original 65 families in 1975 to over 2,700 households from all walks of life. With this wonderful growth came more demands on the Parish Center and Rectory which led to the building of our new Ministry Center, courtyard and expanded parking lot, all completed in 2003. No further construction projects are planned!
100 ministries
Nearly 100 active ministries allow people of Church of the Holy Spirit help those within our faith community and beyond. Ministries are categorized as worship, education/formation, pastoral outreach, administration, and social. More than 50 are coordinated in or have related ministries in Spanish.
Chorus we sing, join us
Editor’s note: Church of the Holy Spirit (CHS) has plentiful music ministries from which to choose. See Mass and rehearsal times on the calendar page. Youth Ensemble, which accepts young people from 7th through 12th grades, began its season Sept. 23, with a Sept. 9 Teen Mass.
Country Fair attendees, volunteers, donors: Thanks!
Hundreds of volunteers, donors, and participants made the 30th Annual Church of the Holy Spirit Country Fair, June 20-24, a whole lot of fun.
Craft Bazaar sews up fun, year round
By MARK T. HOSKE Talented or no, creative or not, if you like to sit for a bit and do some crafting, at home or with others, there’s a place for you among the dozens who work year round to assemble an amazing diversity of offerings for the annual Church of the Holy Spirit Craft Bazaar.
Fall Festival: Potluck supper, dancing
Back by popular demand, several hundred parishioners, young and young at heart, enjoyed our fourth parish Fall Festival, Saturday Sept. 29, with a Hawaiian theme.
Feed my people: Women at the Well
Make sure to mark your calendars for more Women at the Well. The evening starts at 7:00 p.m. and a $7 donation would be appreciated.
Ministry participants get thanks, pizza, enrichment
By MARK T. HOSKE Ministry participants received a thank you party for thousands of hours of collective volunteer time donated to Church of the Holy Spirit.
Open hearts, open minds, open doors
By REGGIE BUCHINO The welcoming origins of Church of the Holy Spirit continue to expand in recent years with improvements that make the Worship Space and other areas more inclusive.
Ouch! Unplanned repairs Can you help?
Unplanned and costly events happen in every family, including our faith community at Church of the Holy Spirit.
Pastor’s Perspective
By FR. BILL TKACHUK, PASTOR This issue of Spirited Times includes the Parish Annual Financial Report for the year that ended June 30, 2007. Each year every pastor must report on the pastoral and financial status of the parish to the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center, to our local Vicar, Bishop George Rassas, and to the members of the parish he serves. At Church of the Holy Spirit, I do this with the assistance of our Administrative Associate, Brother Tom Minta, and in consultation with the parish Finance Council.
Perspectivo del Párroco
Esta edición de Spirited Times incluye el Reporte Financiero Anual de la Parroquia para el año que terminó el 30 de junio del 2007. Cada año todos los pastores deben hacer un reporte acerca del estado pastoral y financiero de la parroquia al Centro Arquidiócesano Pastoral, a nuestro Vicario local, el Obispo George Rassas, y a los miembros de la parroquia al que sirven. Hago esto en Church of the Holy Spirit con la ayuda de nuestro Asociado Administrativo, Hermano Tom Minta, y con la colaboración del Consulado Financiero de la parroq
Puppet ministry spreads Good News across ages, cultures
Imagine a ministry in which children of different cultures and ages come together, united by a desire to have fun, share creative talents with the community, and grow in their relationship with God.
Español De Adviento a Navidad Preparen sus corazones ¿Sienten un deseo más profundo de experimentar esta temporada que vás más allá de las decoraciones, regalos y galletas?
De Adviento a Navidad Preparen sus corazones ¿Sienten un deseo más profundo de experimentar esta temporada que vás más allá de las decoraciones, regalos y galletas?
Through Advent to Christmas Take comfort, prepare your hearts Yearning for more than decorations, gifts, and cookies?
By MANDY DILLON Once again we find the season of Advent fast approaching. And whether you relish the thought of Christmas preparations or shudder when you think of all that you want or have to do, the most important thing in this season of preparation is to remember just why we do all of this.
We believe, remember all souls
By MARK T. HOSKE On All Soul's Day we remember as we believe. Prayers and accompanying traditions seek to commend the souls of our departed into the presence of God, and offer comfort to those here among us.
What’s up at Church of the Holy Spirit?
Here just are a few of the events, educational opportunities, and ministries for all ages, from mid-November 2007 into March 2008 at Church of the Holy Spirit. Weekly bulletins have more details, available at 1451 W. Bode Road, Schaumburg, IL 60194, and posted at www.churchoftheholyspirit.org.
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